Junior Firmware Engineer - Quantum

Pride Mobility & Quantum Rehab; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is seeking a firmware engineer to develop, test and maintain embedded software for medical devices. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, write firmware in C/C++ and document software throughout the SDLC.

You will create test plans, execute verification, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role requires an associate degree and US work authorization; 1+ year embedded firmware experience and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 1 year of experience developing firmware for embedded systems.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical software documentation.
• Excellent programming skills in C and/or C++.
• Knowledge of CAN, CANopen, CAN bus, SMBus/SMB, I2C, SPI and Serial protocols.

Responsibilities

• 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 per internal standards.
• Create test plans and write test scripts to verify requirements.
• Execute verification tests and document results.
• Troubleshoot and debug non-conforming software systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Team player

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred

Tools

CAN bus

CANopen

I2C

SPI

Serial communication

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

Must have the ability to:

• 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

Must have:

• 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

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 Affiantative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.

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