R+D Firmware Engineer III- Diagnostics

Midmark Corporation•Blue Ash, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: This role will demonstrate a high level of expertise in Firmware development in the med-tech space. Responsible for leading firmware projects, this role will provide technical guidance to junior engineers, participate in architectural decisions, and contribute to the improvement of development processes. This role requires a solid understanding of embedded systems, proficiency in coding and debugging, and the ability to solve complex problems independently while ensuring the system is robust, secure, and compliant with all FDA and international design controls. This hybrid role is expected to be in office 4 days a week in our Cincinnati location and 1 day remote. This is not a remote role. ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES: Participate in architecture decisions and design of custom embedded Linux platforms and OEM modules, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Design the software framework for diverse connectivity options, including advanced BLE features and next-generation wireless technologies. Implement the strategy for the full software lifecycle, including secure boot and robust over-the-air update mechanisms. Mentor a team of engineers on best practices for embedded Linux development and real-time design. Lead the resolution of complex, system-level issues involving hardware, kernel, and user-space interactions. Collaborate cross-functionally with software, cybersecurity, and other engineering teams during product design, development, and post launch sustaining activities. Contribute to the formal software documentation and verification strategy, ensuring all development activities and artifacts are compliant with FDA design controls and QMS (ISO 13485 / 21 CFR 820). SECONDARY DUTIES: Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable by cross-functional teams. Provides input regarding firmware architecture, technology stack, and implementation strategies. Ensure firmware reliability and resilience in critical applications. Establish and maintain standardized processes, analyzes process metrics. Influences change across disciplines and functions. Supports and enforces quality standards; participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering or related field and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of both.
Expertise in building and customizing embedded Linux systems.
Deep knowledge of the Linux kernel, device drivers, and the hardware abstraction layer that enables the OS on custom boards.
Experience with high-performance, ARM-based SoCs or System-on-Modules (SoMs).
Deep knowledge in modern C++ and system design patterns for complex, multi-process applications.
Proven experience designing and shipping products with advanced wireless capabilities, particularly BLE.
Deep, practical experience developing medical device software under FDA (21 CFR 820) and international (ISO 13485) regulations.
Must have successfully led projects through formal design control processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and make critical design decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing firmware for signal acquisition and analysis and implementing location-aware or other emerging wireless technologies desired.
Expertise in embedded system security from secure boot to application-level cryptography and graphics pipelines or display frameworks on embedded systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in architecture decisions and design of custom embedded Linux platforms and OEM modules, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
Design the software framework for diverse connectivity options, including advanced BLE features and next-generation wireless technologies.
Implement the strategy for the full software lifecycle, including secure boot and robust over-the-air update mechanisms.
Mentor a team of engineers on best practices for embedded Linux development and real-time design.
Lead the resolution of complex, system-level issues involving hardware, kernel, and user-space interactions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with software, cybersecurity, and other engineering teams during product design, development, and post launch sustaining activities.
Contribute to the formal software documentation and verification strategy, ensuring all development activities and artifacts are compliant with FDA design controls and QMS (ISO 13485 / 21 CFR 820).
Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable by cross-functional teams.
Provides input regarding firmware architecture, technology stack, and implementation strategies.
Ensure firmware reliability and resilience in critical applications.
Establish and maintain standardized processes, analyzes process metrics.
Influences change across disciplines and functions.
Supports and enforces quality standards; participates in quality improvement initiatives.