Firmware Developer

ClinLab Solutions Group; Ivyland (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ClinLab Solutions Group is seeking a firmware engineer to contribute to in-house patient monitoring and management devices, focusing on firmware development and device integration.

You will develop firmware for BareMetal and RTOS, work with electrical engineers on PCBs, and create Python scripts for testing and automation, while ensuring product requirements are met. Travel up to 25% may be required to support customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Hands-on embedded software experience with ARM MCUs is required.
• Familiarity with BLE, WIFI, LTE, GNSS, USB, or similar tech is expected.
• Low-power applications and device security experience is a plus.
• Strong debugging, testing, and documentation skills are essential.
• Experience with Bitbucket and Jira is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot firmware for BareMetal and RTOS boards.
• Collaborate with engineers to bring up PCBs and support hardware integration.
• Create Python scripts for device testing and automation.
• Verify firmware against product requirements and specs.
• Design test procedures and analyze data to generate reports.
• Investigate failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and documentation.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and support as needed.

Skills

Firmware debugging

Embedded systems

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

Ambiq Apollo

Nordic MCU family

Cypress USB

Alif

Communication protocols (I2C/SPI/UART/USB)

Job description

Summary:

Contribute to the creation and advancement of in-house solutions for patient monitoring and management applications, focusing on firmware development and device integration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and troubleshoot firmware for both BareMetal and RTOS-based boards, ensuring robust device functionality.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up new PCBs using schematics and support hardware integration.
• Create and maintain Python scripts for device testing and automation of validation processes.
• Verify firmware and system features, ensuring compliance with product requirements and specifications.
• Design and execute test procedures to confirm product conformance and analyze test data to generate detailed reports.
• Investigate and resolve device failures, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support field activities, including travel to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, and technical support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred, in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• Proven experience with at least one ARM MCU family such as Ambiq Apollo, Nordic (52, 53, 54, 91), Cypress USB chips, or Alif (strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with at least one technology: BLE, WIFI, LTE, GNSS, USB-MSC, or USB-RNDIS.
• Experience with low power applications and embedded device security is a plus.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB) and working with sensors, memory, and power management components.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and support for manufacturing/production.
• Knowledge or experience with software development processes such as CMMI is a plus.
• Ability to write technical documentation, including requirements, design documents, test cases, and procedures.
• Experience with source code version control tools (e.g., Bitbucket) and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support customers at their locations, including hospitals and military bases.