Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer – Medical DevicesLocation: McHenry, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)Salary starting at $105,000 with bonus potentialBuild software that helps improve the lives of mothers and babies.At Medela, our mission is to turn science into care by developing innovative medical technology that supports families around the world. We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with experience developing firmware for embedded hardware in a regulated product development environment.This is NOT an application, web, or enterprise software development position.We are specifically seeking engineers with embedded firmware development experience and medical device (preferred) or other highly regulated industry experience.What You'll DoAs an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll design and develop firmware for microcontroller-based medical devices while working closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory engineering teams.Responsibilities include:Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in Embedded C/C++Develop firmware for microcontroller-based connected medical devicesCreate and maintain device drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), bootloaders, diagnostics, and production test softwareSupport board bring-up, hardware/software integration, debugging, and troubleshootingWork with RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded systemsDevelop communication interfaces using protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT, or similarParticipate in software architecture, requirements development, verification, risk controls, and traceabilityExecute unit, integration, regression, and system testingSupport manufacturing, design transfer, production ramp-up, and post-market product maintenanceEnsure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements throughout the software development lifecycleRequired QualificationsTo be considered, candidates should have:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline3+ years of embedded firmware development experienceStrong programming experience in Embedded C/C++Experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollersExperience using embedded development tools, debuggers, and version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, or MQTTExperience debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar lab equipmentExperience working with RTOS or bare-metal embedded systemsStrong understanding of software lifecycle processes, testing, verification, and documentationImportant Candidate RequirementsPlease apply only if you have experience with ALL of the following:Embedded firmware development (not application or web software)Embedded C/C++Microcontroller-based productsHardware/software integration and debugging3+ years of embedded software engineering experienceWhat Makes Someone SuccessfulYou are:A hands-on embedded engineer who enjoys working close to the hardwareComfortable collaborating with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory engineersDetail-oriented with strong documentation skillsPassionate about building reliable, safety-focused productsAble to balance innovation with quality and regulatory complianceStrongly PreferredMedical device experience OR experience developing products in another regulated industry (aerospace, industrial controls, automotive safety systems, etc.)Preferred QualificationsWe're especially interested in candidates who have experience with:Medical device software developmentOther highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive safety systems, industrial controls, or life sciencesIEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971Software traceability and Design History Files (DHF)Secure firmware development and cybersecurity for connected devicesWhy Join Medela?You'll work on products that directly improve patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team dedicated to innovation, quality, and regulatory excellence. This is an opportunity to develop technology that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families around the world.Competitive Salary Starting Salary of $105,000 plus bonusComprehensive benefits plan401K with matchMoney Purchase Retirement Plan16-week Paid Parental LeaveGenerous PTO package14 paid holidaysA great place to work!