Junior Firmware Engineer - Quantum

Pride-Mobilit; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Mobility Products Corporation seeks an embedded firmware engineer to develop, code and verify medical device software. You will collaborate with hardware teams, design firmware in C/C++ for 8- and 32-bit MCUs, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory processes.

You will document software, create test plans, execute verification tests, and help drive continuous improvement while meeting timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 1 year developing firmware for embedded systems.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop embedded systems.
• Design and code firmware in C/C++ for MCU-based systems.
• Document software during development per internal processes.
• Create and execute test plans; verify conformance to requirements.
• Ensure safety, security and regulatory requirements are observed.
• Meet project timelines and budgets; participate in SDLC activities.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excellent programming in C/C++

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree (Electrical Eng or CS)

Tools

C/C++ programming

CAN bus / CANopen / SMBus

I2C / SPI / Serial

Oscilloscopes / multimeters

Job description

To develop, implement, document, verify and maintain firmware to be employed in medical devices and drive continuous improvement within Research & Development (R&D)

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop embedded systems
• Design and code firmware in C/C++ for systems based on documented requirements
• Document software during the development process in accordance with internal processes
• Create test plans and write test scripts to verify that software conforms to documented requirements
• Execute a verification test plan and document the results
• Troubleshoot and debug complicated non-conforming software systems
• Observe the Software Development Life Cycle process in accordance with industry’s best practices and applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform inspections, verification and validation testing
• Meet and fulfill project timelines and budgets
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed, and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Prepare and present summary reports
• Document software architecture and design using XML diagrams, flowcharts, block diagrams and other common techniques
• Read and understand a schematic diagram
• Use common instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and load cells to troubleshoot complicated electronic circuits
• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent programming skills in C and/or C++ languages
• Basic working knowledge of CAN, CAN open, CAN bus, SMBus/SMB, I2C, SPI, Serial communication protocol

Must have the ability to:

Must have:

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Intermediate working knowledge of a scripting language such as Python preferred
• Basic working knowledge of digital signal processing techniques preferred
• Basic working knowledge of software development process for safety-critical systems and applicable standards, including IEC62304 preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of experience developing firmware for embedded systems using 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers
• At least 1 year of experience writing and reviewing technical software documentation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of experience working in an FDA regulated environment, specifically those that require FDA 510(k) approval preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working with IEC62304 based lifecycle process preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Associate degree in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science related field

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety-sensitive position
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Aff…

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