Embedded Software Engineer II

Dräger; Andover (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Draeger is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II for a hybrid role based in Andover, MA. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and testing product software architecture with emphasis on quality and cost. A minimum of 2–5 years in embedded C/C++ is required, with MS preferred.

The role involves working in a team, following SOPs, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with a typical hybrid work location and a target pay range disclosed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–5 years hands-on software design, analysis, and troubleshooting in an engineering environment (1–3 years with MS).
• Strong C/C++ development experience in an embedded environment.
• Experience with RTOS development and debugging.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and optimize software architecture for medical devices.
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve defects with minimal supervision; propose small modules and functions.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and FDA/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, and service personnel to reproduce defects and document analyses.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS ThreadX

Debugging

Peripheral interfaces

Device drivers / BSPs

Education

BS in CS or EE or equivalent

MS in CS or EE preferred

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer II

• Business Unit: Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., Job-ID: 1327
• Location: Andover
• Function: R&D
• Work Location: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Permanent

The Job Responsibilities

This Software Engineer II is a hybrid position, a minimum of 3 days a week in the Andover MA office.

The Software Engineer II position is responsible for product software architecture, design, implementation, and testing. This position establishes and enhances procedures to optimize development efficiency, software quality, and product cost.

• Work within a team of engineers and test personnel to produce high-quality deliverables during the design, implementation, integration, test and support phases of product development. Specifically, with minimal supervision, shows the ability to diagnose, debug and resolve defects; design small modules and functions, translates designs into functional, tested software.
• Comply with all internal SOPs and FDA and industry regulations.
• Utilize the software configuration management system to correctly maintain SW files. Able to correctly build SW and install SW in a development and product environment.
• Support clinical engineers, quality engineers, service engineers and test personnel by executing tests, reproducing defects, documenting defect analysis in a defect tracking tool.
• Take directions from senior engineering staff, seek out advice as needed; respond to coaching, analyze successes and failures in order to improve, and take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Provide feedback during code and design reviews.

Your Qualifications

Education:

• BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• MS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Must Have Qualifications

• 2-5 years previous hands-on experience in software design, analysis and troubleshooting in an engineering environment (1-3 years of experience with a MS degree).
• Ability to effectively provide code and design feedback as well as communicate internally.
• Strong C/C++ development experience in an embedded environment.
• Experience developing software for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), preferably ThreadX.
• Experience with embedded systems debugging and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
• Experience developing, integrating, or maintaining low-level software components including device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NXP i.MX93 or similar NXP ARM-based processors.
• Board bring-up and hardware/software integration experience.
• Familiarity with embedded bootloaders, memory architectures, and processor peripherals.
• Experience with JTAG-based debugging tools and embedded development environments.
• TCP/IP networking experience.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes consistent with FDA and IEC 62304 requirements.

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $91,299 - $100,900. We note that the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for the following additional compensation: annual bonus.

While Draeger values diverse global talent, this role requires current and ongoing work authorization in the United States. Unfortunately, Draeger is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Draeger is a federal government contractor. If this position requires access to federally restricted information, the individual’s eligibility for and attainment of federally required licensing is a condition of employment

Dräger Benefits

At Draeger, Technology for Life means supporting our people in every aspect of their lives. We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room.

Who we are

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.