Product Designer, Embedded Firmware

Össur

About The Position

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes. Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company. About the Role: The Product Designer in Embedded Firmware is part of the Research & Development Bionic Solutions product development team and is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and qualifying advanced control algorithms and software for bionic lower-limb prosthetic devices. This role collaborates closely with biomechanics experts, software / embedded systems engineers, and clinical teams to improve the functionality, performance, adaptability, and user experience of advanced prosthetic systems.

Requirements

4+ years experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience in real-time control systems, preferably in prosthetics, embedded systems, robotics, or wearable technology.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink.
Familiarity with embedded system development and sensor integration.
Knowledge of biomechanics, human gait analysis, or rehabilitation engineering.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with machine learning, signal processing, or adaptive control is a plus.
Prior experience working with prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Knowledge of regulatory standards for medical devices (e.g., ISO 13485).
Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize real-time control algorithms for lower-limb prosthetics to enhance device performance, safety, and consistency in various environments.
Integrate sensor data (e.g., IMUs, load cells, encoders) for accurate user intent recognition and device control.
Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of controls with embedded systems.
Analyze device and gait data and conduct bench and field testing with prosthesis users and clinicians.
Debug, document, and maintain codebase for embedded and application-level software.
Contribute to technical documentation as per applicable internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
Participate in cross-functional design reviews and contribute to requirements definition.
Contribute to risk management activities as part of a multi-functional team.
Stay updated on state-of-the-art research in prosthetic control systems and apply relevant advances.