Staff Firmware Engineer

CooperCompanies • Trumbull, CT

4d • $132,000 - $176,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This highly technical role is part of CooperSurgical’s R&D New Product Development group and develops firmware and electronics systems for electromechanical product launches. The work includes connected systems and devices for In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), with possible involvement in surgical devices and instruments for Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). The integrated Front-end Innovations and New Product Development setting offers involvement across the product lifecycle, from user-centered front-end innovation through product development and market launch.

The Staff Firmware Engineer defines firmware architecture, codes and prototypes firmware, and verifies firmware, electrical, and electronics designs for complex product development initiatives. Working independently under limited supervision, the engineer owns project workstreams in firmware and electrical engineering, contributes to R&D technical direction, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and interfaces with development partners and users to develop robust solutions. The role is primarily site-based, with occasional travel for cross-functional meetings, vendor visits, training, or conferences.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of closely related experience developing firmware for complex electrical systems in the medical-device industry.
• At least a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a combination of related fields.
• Extensive R&D experience with medical-device firmware and integration of complex electromechanical, mechatronic, robotic, or IT/connected systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of development approaches and strategies for executing and delivering complex medical-device programs.
• Experience in technical leadership or program management, including planning, coordinating, and managing R&D, development partners, or cross-functional technical programs.
• Thorough understanding of medical-device Design Control guidelines defined by FDA, MDR, ISO, CSI, and other standards.
• Ability to translate user needs into design inputs, create verification test protocols, perform firmware verification testing, and publish verification test reports.
• Hands-on experience building circuits; debugging firmware; soldering; and fixing, servicing, or fabricating concepts, fixtures, and prototypes.
• Hands-on C/C++ coding and state-machine experience.
• Hands-on experience with peripherals such as USB, SPI, I2C, UART, and GPIO.
• Understanding of analog circuits, signal conditioning, filters, and digital circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with control algorithms such as PID and floating-point filters.
• Understanding and experience with bare-metal systems and/or embedded operating systems such as Embedded Linux or FreeRTOS.
• Working experience with circuit and layout tools such as Altium Schematic Capture.
• Strong background in hardware/software integration and hardware debugging using appropriate tools and lab instruments.
• Working knowledge of ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and their common peripherals.
• Experience implementing real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, and CAN buses.
• Understanding of statistical methods, including Design of Experiments.
• Outcome-focused approach, process discipline, and drive for timely project completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, from project engineers and consultants to key opinion leaders and executives.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and deliver firmware architecture, influence hardware design, and lead firmware development for complex electromechanical systems.
• Analyze and simulate designs to understand key parameters and sensitivities; establish feasibility by testing firmware and hardware and demonstrating statistical capability for critical functions.
• Drive medical-device Software Design Control compliance and ensure applicable safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines are followed in firmware development.
• Drive, coach, or oversee the definition of design inputs and technical strategies for verification and validation.
• Design and debug firmware and electronics systems that comply with IEC 62304 and other relevant medical-device requirements.
• Create formal firmware verification test protocols, conduct tests, and write verification test reports.
• Coach collaborators in design-control processes and best practices; lead and mentor interns and junior engineers.
• Support effective cross-functional collaboration and timely delivery of business outcomes; deliver project-plan commitments through CooperSurgical’s New Product Introduction process.
• Communicate technical content internally and externally, and manage external development partners to meet project deliverables when required.
• Influence technical policies, practices, and procedures at an operational level.
• Improve and refine firmware and software development procedures and best practices, and support their consistent global implementation alongside applicable Design Control guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation plan.
• Benefit package; details are available from the recruitment team.
• Variable pay opportunity may be available; details are available from the recruitment team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior