Principal Embedded Engineer

Zapnix LLC; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zapnix LLC in California is seeking an experienced embedded engineer for medical devices. You will contribute hands-on as an individual contributor on complex multi-processor systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and design-test documentation.

Responsibilities include developing bootloaders, device drivers, RTOS-based apps, and debugging at subsystem level using lab equipment. Strong English communication and ability to work with SMEs are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing medical device software per FDA/ISO IEC 62304.

Responsibilities

• 6+ years hands-on embedded software development.
• Migrate ARM legacy code to new ARM boards.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded modules and drivers.
• Strong debugging with lab equipment and debug tools.
• Ability to read schematics and work with SMEs remotely.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS development

CAN/Ethernet/SPI/UART/I2C

Device driver development

Diagnostics and debugging

Schematics reading

Independent with SMEs

Multi-project prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzers

Lab equipment usage

Job description

Looking for an experienced embedded engineer who has worked in the medical device

industry on complex multi-processor-based systems as a “hands-on” individual contributor

with the following:

Must Haves:

• 1. Experience developing embedded software for medical devices according to FDA/ISO regulations (including IEC 62304) and writing supporting design and test documentation.
• 2. Ability to migrate ARM legacy code to new ARM Boards.
• 3. Proficient in creating bootloaders and application code as well as developing device drivers.
• 4. Proficient with RTOS (CMX, ThreadX, or similar) and RTOS based applications and multi-threaded applications.
• 5. Proficient programming in C++ and C targeting embedded modules.
• 6. Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, ADC’s and DAC’s.
• 7. Strong debugging skills at component-level designs on the PCBA or within an integrated product and experience with simulation and debug tools (ex: CANoe, Lauterbach)
• 8. Proficient in using lab equipment (logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes and DVMs) to debug and troubleshoot designs
• 9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 10. Ability to read schematics as applicable to design and debugging efforts.
• 11. Ability to work independently while collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to meet project schedule and project milestones.
• 12. Ability to work on multiple projects with prioritizations aligned with project

Nice to Have:

• 1. Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC).
• 2. Experience with waveform generation, transducer signal sampling, motor control and other electromechanical control
• 3. Experience in using static analysis, unit testing and other tools/methods.
• 4. Experience using Git and Azure DevOps
• 5. Experience working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment
• 6. Experience with Python for general purpose scripting
• 7. Good interpersonal & Communication skills.

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2. 6+ years hands on embedded software development experience
• 3. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• 4. Team player with demonstrated commitment to meeting schedule and project milestones.
• 5.Good interpersonal & Communication skills to build positive departmental and interdepartmental relationships in a virtual, remote, and asynchronous environment.