Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer, Durham, NC

The Senior Firmware Engineer will work in the product development engineering group designing and supporting the development of analytic instrumentation in a multifunctional team environment. This position requires an adaptable individual that will be responsible for firmware design and maintenance in a regulated environment. This is a 100% Onsite opening and NOT open for Remote.

Responsibilities:

• Implement algorithms for biomedical instrumentation.
• Create design specifications.
• Digital designs incorporating microprocessors and CPLD/FPGA.
• Design and maintain analog, digital and mixed signal sub-systems incorporating ADC, DAC, Motor Control, PID etc. via standard interface protocols.
• Firmware design and implementation.
• Design, implementation, and maintenance of DSP algorithms.
• Prototype fabrication, board bring-up and test.
• Create, validate and execute engineering verification test plans.
• Document designs, implement tests.
• Regularly report progress, design concepts and lead design reviews.
• Occasional travel for project support and training.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a product development environment, preferably in development of laboratory or medical device products.
• Embedded Firmware design using C/C++.
• Debug skills using standard electronics lab equipment.
• Strong analytical, planning, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with embedded software tools (particularly C, VHDL), design patterns, and scripting/testing tools (Python).
• Independent skills in experimental design, implementation, troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Experience with version control software (Git, SVN, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; strong computer skills.
• Experience implementing DSP algorithms and associated mathematical models.
• Must communicate well and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of biochemists, scientists, and engineers.
• Some travel may be required (domestic and international).
• Must maintain valid travel documents, including a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a bio-safety level 2 environment (including training and immunization or immunization waiver) is required.
• FPGA/CPLD design experience a plus.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE.