Senior Embedded Wireless Software Engineer

Cochlear Limited; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remuneration package

Onboarding program

Homeworking flexibility

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Cochlear Limited in Mechelen, Belgium, is seeking a Senior Embedded Wireless Software Engineer for a fixed-term role until Oct 2027 to join the Advanced System Prototyping team. You will work on wireless, embedded AI, and audio processing for hearing implant technologies.

The role involves developing firmware in C for ARM MCUs, BLE and 2.4 GHz wireless systems, LE Audio/Auracast, DSP with real-time ML, and collaboration with researchers across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science.
• Master’s or PhD in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline; recognition may be required for degrees from outside Belgium.
• Strong experience developing embedded software in C on ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Experience working with RTOS-based systems.
• Solid understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy technologies and protocol stacks.
• Experience implementing firmware for embedded systems.
• Good understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary research and engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop Next-Generation Wireless Firmware Design and implement embedded C firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Develop and optimise BLE and 2.4 GHz wireless communication systems.
• Configure and integrate LE Audio and Auracast technologies.
• Prototype and validate wireless communication solutions, including RF performance testing and antenna characterisation.
• Define wireless subsystem architectures and perform design trade-off analyses.
• Explore next-generation localization technologies including BLE direction finding, AOA/AOD, and channel sounding.
• Drive Audio Processing & Embedded AI Innovation
• Implement real-time DSP and machine learning algorithms on resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Develop advanced audio features including: Audio scene classification, Noise reduction, Beamforming, Spatial audio processing, Packet loss concealment
• Optimise algorithms for power efficiency, latency, memory footprint, and audio quality.
• Collaborate on Research & Innovation; Partner with universities, research institutes, and industry consortia across Europe.
• Contribute to research publications, technical reports, patents, and intellectual property generation.
• Support technology transfer from prototype to product development teams.
• Stay current with emerging wireless, embedded AI, and audio technologies to help shape Cochlear's innovation roadmap.

Connaissances

Embedded C

ARM microcontrollers

RTOS

BLE

2.4 GHz wireless

DSP

Machine learning on embedded

Audio processing

Python

Git

RF measurement

Android app development

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science

Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent)

Outils

Zephyr RTOS

Description du poste

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Wireless Software Engineer for a Fixed term role until end October 2027 to join our Advanced System Prototyping (ASP) team in Mechelen, Belgium. In this role, you will work at the forefront of wireless communications, embedded systems, machine learning, and audio processing to create the next generation of hearing implant technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building prototypes, and transforming emerging technologies into future product innovations.

Responsibilities

• Develop Next-Generation Wireless Firmware Design and implement embedded C firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Develop and optimise Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and 2.4 GHz wireless communication systems.
• Configure and integrate LE Audio and Auracast technologies.
• Prototype and validate wireless communication solutions, including RF performance testing and antenna characterisation.
• Define wireless subsystem architectures and perform design trade-off analyses.
• Explore next-generation localization technologies including BLE direction finding, AOA/AOD, and channel sounding.
• Drive Audio Processing & Embedded AI Innovation
• Implement real-time DSP and machine learning algorithms on resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Develop advanced audio features including: Audio scene classification Noise reduction Beamforming Spatial audio processing Packet loss concealment
• Optimise algorithms for power efficiency, latency, memory footprint, and audio quality.
• Collaborate on Research & Innovation Partner with universities, research institutes, and industry consortia across Europe.
• Contribute to research publications, technical reports, patents, and intellectual property generation.
• Support technology transfer from prototype to product development teams.
• Stay current with emerging wireless, embedded AI, and audio technologies to help shape Cochlear's innovation roadmap.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring a combination of strong embedded software expertise, wireless communication knowledge, and a passion for innovation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• (Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent). For candidates with degrees obtained outside Belgium, a formal recognition process may be required as part of the hiring journey. Support will be provided)
• Strong experience developing embedded software in C on ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Experience working with RTOS-based systems.
• Solid understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technologies and protocol stacks.
• Experience implementing firmware for embedded systems.
• Good understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary research and engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have Experience with LE Audio, Auracast, or Bluetooth audio streaming solutions.

• Knowledge of RF engineering, antenna performance, and 2.4 GHz wireless systems.
• Experience deploying machine learning or neural network models on embedded devices.
• Familiarity with Zephyr RTOS or similar embedded frameworks.
• Experience using Python for data analysis, prototyping, or test automation.
• Knowledge of audio processing techniques such as beamforming, noise reduction, or spatial audio.
• Experience with localization technologies including BLE direction finding or UWB.
• Experience working within medical device, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Git, debugging tools, RF measurement equipment, and embedded development environments.
• Experience in Android mobile App development.

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package and flexible extra-legal benefits
• An extensive onboarding and training program
• An enjoyable work environment with attention to life-work balance and homeworking
• A stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi-disciplinary colleagues across the globe

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities Cochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.