Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Highbrow LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow LLC in Newark, Delaware, seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to advance a safety-critical medical device. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing a mature C++ codebase with heavy template usage, real-time 2-3 axis motor control, and CAN bus communications.

You will collaborate with global teams and apply hands-on hardware debugging using scopes and logic analyzers. Eight-plus years of embedded experience and a strong background in regulated environments are expected, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of senior-level embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., Medical Devices / SaMD / ISO 13485) is preferred.
• Proficient in C++ with heavy templates and C; strong RTOS skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and debug a mature C++ codebase with heavy template usage.
• Support real-time 2-3 axis motor control features with high precision and safety.
• Perform system calibrations and configurations to meet hardware specs.
• Manage and debug embedded CAN bus interfaces.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues, including board bring-up and peripheral interfaces.
• Use lab hardware to diagnose electrical and timing issues.
• Create and maintain design specs, calibration procedures, and regulatory artifacts.

Skills

C++

C

RTOS

CAN bus

Motor control

Lab equipment

English

Self-organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Title:Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Newark, DE (Onsite- 5 days a week)

IRC:IRC298367

Experience: 8+ years

Job Description:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior-level commercial experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven experience in regulated industries (e.g., Medical Devices / SaMD / ISO 13485).
• Expert proficiency in C++ (specifically heavy reliance on Templates) and C programming.
• Deep hands-on experience or familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Extensive technical knowledge of the K61 processor family or any other microcontrollers.
• Practical experience developing and tuning Real-Time Motor Control systems (2-3 axis systems).
• Strong proficiency with CAN bus protocols and embedded communication stacks.
• Hands-on expertise with laboratory hardware equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex hardware-software interaction issues.
• High level of self-organization and ability to drive tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal) for collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and debug a mature codebase written primarily in C++ with heavy utilization of C++ templates.
• Support real-time 2-3 axis motor control features, ensuring high precision, stability, and safety-critical execution.
• Perform complex system calibrations and configurations to meet varying hardware and accessory specifications.
• Manage, monitor, and debug embedded communication interfaces, specifically over CAN bus.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues, including board bring-up and peripheral interface debugging.
• Utilize lab hardware equipment to diagnose physical layer, signal, and timing issues.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, calibration procedures, and regulatory artifacts.

Department/Project Description:

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer who will play a pivotal role in supporting, optimizing, and maintaining a critical subsystem of a capital medical device. In this role, you will work on a mature, safety-critical codebase, leveraging expert C++ skills and real-time motor control expertise to perform complex hardware-software debugging, system configurations, and calibrations. This position requires a proactive, highly autonomous professional who can troubleshoot complex hardware interfaces independently and ensure high precision and safety performance.