Firmware Engineer

Oho Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oho Group Ltd is seeking a talented Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer for a fully remote position. You will design and develop firmware for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes innovation and adherence to safety protocols, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to medical technology advancements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in firmware development.
• Strong focus on Embedded C/C++, especially in medical devices.
• Experience with communication protocols critical for medical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of embedded firmware for medical devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project requirements.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical support.

Skills

Firmware Development

Embedded C/C++

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Microprocessor Development

Testing Equipment

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Job Opportunity: Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer (Fully Remote)

We are seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for designing and developing firmware for embedded medical devices, ensuring the highest standards of safety, functionality, and performance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded firmware for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, product managers, and regulatory experts, to define project requirements and deliver technical solutions for medical applications.
• Take ownership of tasks from initial concept through to completion, providing accurate project estimates and delivering within deadlines.
• Identify and resolve software defects by diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Work independently and as part of a team, contributing ideas and providing technical expertise in a collaborative environment.
• Follow best practices for software development, including conducting code reviews, ensuring automated testing, and maintaining high code quality.
• Document all stages of firmware development, ensuring that technical documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance and fostering their growth within the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in firmware development, with a strong focus on embedded C and/or C++.
• Experience with medical devices or healthcare technology is a plus.
• Proficiency in microprocessor or System-on-Chip (SoC) development (e.g., ARM, PIC).
• Familiarity with communication protocols and peripherals commonly used in medical devices, such as UART, I2C, SPI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and CAN.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or others for firmware development.
• Knowledge of IoT technologies, including secure communication protocols, cryptography, and data encryption.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up (BSP) and low-level driver development.
• Strong understanding of electronics, including the ability to read schematics and use test equipment like digital voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with medical device regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA guidelines) is highly preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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