Embedded Software Engineer

Coastal Search Associates, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Medical Device Company in RTP, NC is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer local to the area to read, troubleshoot, and maintain an existing firmware stack for a cardiovascular medical device project.

The role emphasizes hardware/software integration, collaboration with hardware and test teams, and thorough documentation. Local candidates only, authorized to work in the United States, with deep embedded C experience and medical device firmware background.

Qualifications

• Heavy embedded C programming experience.
• Proficient debugging with hardware tools (JTAG, logic analyzers).
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• Familiar with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Prior firmware experience in medical devices is required.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and troubleshoot existing embedded firmware.
• Maintain codebase and implement incremental upgrades for hardware‑software integration.
• Support external contract engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware and test engineering teams.
• Document software changes consistently.

Skills

Heavy Embedded C

JTAG

Logic Analyzers

MATLAB/Simulink

Medical device firmware

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Logic Analyzers

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Clinical Medical Device Company, focused on a cutting-edge breakthrough in Cardiovascular Medicine, is located in RTP, NC

Embedded Firmware Engineer

MUST BE LOCAL to RTP, NC

Authorized to work in the US

Medical Device Firmware experience is REQUIRED

About the Role

Your primary objective will be to rapidly and effectively read, understand, and troubleshoot my client's existing codebase. Maintain the existing codebase and implement necessary incremental upgrades while ensuring seamless hardware-software integration. Will need to help support external contract engineers.

Responsibilities

• Code Comprehension & Maintenance: Rapidly analyze, navigate, and understand complex existing embedded firmware architecture.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Diagnose system errors, malfunctions, or inefficiencies utilizing advanced hardware and software debug tools.
• Firmware Optimization: Optimize and make effective, precise modifications to existing embedded code as required by project needs.
• Hardware/Software Integration: Read and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets to understand system behavior and troubleshoot interaction points.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with our hardware and test engineering teams to support existing systems and product lifecycles.
• Documentation: Write, update, and maintain documentation related to software.

Qualifications

Degree(s)

• Heavy Embedded C: Extensive, practical experience in embedded C programming.
• Debugging Expertise: High proficiency with hardware programming and debug tools, specifically JTAG and logic analyzers.
• Hardware Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and component datasheets.
• MATLAB and Simulink Knowledge: Familiarity and functional experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Domain Experience: Prior firmware experience in the medical device industry is REQUIRED.