Signal Process Engineer - Part-time Contract at USA Firmware Brecksville, OH

Signal Process Engineer - Part-time Contract job at USA Firmware. Brecksville, OH. Signal Processing Engineer (Part-Time, 1099 Contract) Wearable Medical Devices | Akron, OH | Hybrid | U.S. Work Eligibility Required Type: Part-Time (10–20 hrs/week) Contract: 1099 Independent Contractor (Potential to convert to W2) Location: Must reside within commuting distance of Akron, Ohio About the Role Join a forward-thinking team revolutionizing patient care through wearable sensor technology. We’re looking for a Signal Processing Engineer to help build software that connects with our wearable device—delivering personalized exercises and real-time progress tracking to patients. As a key technical contributor, you’ll develop embedded firmware and algorithms for IMU (accelerometer and gyroscope) data, applying advanced filtering and machine learning strategies to create robust, high-performance solutions. What You’ll Do Firmware Development Write efficient, maintainable C code for embedded medical devices Implement real-time signal processing and machine learning logic Signal Processing Analyze and process inertial sensor data (accelerometers, gyroscopes) Apply advanced filtering methods (e.g., Kalman Filters) to enhance signal integrity Machine Learning Apply supervised learning to extract actionable insights from sensor data Perform feature extraction and data classification based on movement patterns Testing & Optimization Test and validate algorithms on physical hardware Optimize for accuracy, power efficiency, and compliance Documentation Maintain clear, regulatory-compliant documentation of code and algorithms What You Bring Required: 5+ years experience with embedded systems and IMU sensors Proven experience working with accelerometers and gyroscopes in embedded systems. - MUST HAVE Extensive experience in signal processing for inertial sensors on embedded boards. Proficiency in C for embedded development Strong background in signal processing and filtering techniques Experience with Kalman Filters and other sensor fusion algorithms Knowledge of ML strategies for sensor data (feature extraction, supervised learning) Solid debugging and problem-solving skills Based near Akron, OH and authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred: Background in the medical device industry Familiarity with FDA/ISO medical compliance Exposure to additional embedded development tools/languages Education Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a focus on IMUs Why Join Us? Flexible hours – Work part-time on your schedule Real-world impact – Help shape technology that improves lives Growth potential – Opportunity to transition to a W2 employee Innovative environment – Small, agile team working #J-18808-Ljbffr