Senior Firmware Engineer

THE ALFRED E MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC R; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Job summary

The Alfred Mann Foundation for Scientific Research in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Medical Device Firmware team. You will lead embedded software development across the product lifecycle, from concept through validation and regulatory compliance, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to deliver safe, high-quality devices.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of C/C++ firmware experience on ARM Cortex-M and BLE, plus a background in regulated

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (MS preferred).
• Minimum 6 years embedded firmware with C/C++.
• Experience with ARM Cortex‑M and BLE SoCs.
• Experience in regulated design control environments.
• Strong debugging across analog, digital, RF, and firmware domains.
• Excellent technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware design for embedded medical device systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define firmware requirements.
• Support verification, validation, and regulatory activities.
• Create and maintain firmware documentation and design records.
• Mentor firmware engineers on coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++

ARM Cortex-M

BLE

Debugging

Regulated environments

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

FreeRTOS

Micrium

Ceedling

Unity

Job description

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Senior Firmware Engineer

Professional Santa Clarita, CA, US

26 days ago Requisition ID: 1049

Salary Range: $124,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Build a career that makes an impact.

At huMannity Medtec, you don't just build a career, you help change lives.

For over 40 years, we have been advancing life-enhancing medical technologies that address unmet healthcare needs. Our teams bring together engineering, science, and clinical expertise to transform bold ideas into solutions that can make a difference for patients around the world.

We believe meaningful work and a balanced life go hand in hand. That is why we offer a 9/80 schedule, giving our employees every other Friday off. That means 26 extra long weekends each year to recharge, spend time with family and friends, pursue hobbies, or simply enjoy more balance outside of work.

Why huMannity Medtec?

• Mission-driven work that impacts lives
• A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off (26 long weekends a year!)
• Collaborative teams solving complex challenges
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
• Weekly team traditions, monthly lunches, and quarterly events that bring us together

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Firmware Engineering team and support the development of innovative medical device technologies. This role participates in all phases of product development, from early concept and design through qualification, field testing, and clinical use.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in firmware design and development, mentor engineers on best practices, and collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality products in a regulated medical device environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead firmware design, development, testing, and implementation for embedded medical device systems.
• Participate in all phases of product development, including concept development, design, qualification, field testing, and clinical use.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define firmware requirements and system architecture.
• Support hardware bring-up and assist in debugging new electronic designs.
• Troubleshoot development, manufacturing, and field-related issues.
• Apply engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve complex technical challenges.
• Develop tools and methodologies to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
• Create and maintain firmware documentation, technical reports, and design records.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor firmware engineers on coding standards and development best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Support verification, validation, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful and timely delivery of quality products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of embedded firmware development experience using C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with microcontroller firmware development, including ARM Cortex-M platforms and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SoCs.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and sensor interfacing.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills across analog, digital, RF, and firmware domains.
• Experience working within regulated design control environments.
• Experience with configuration management, issue tracking, and problem resolution processes.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and safety-critical firmware development practices.
• Experience with low-power wireless power transfer, coil systems, or RF technologies, including Bluetooth Low Energy.
• Experience with automated unit testing frameworks such as Ceedling, Unity, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and implementation within regulated medical devices.
• Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS), including FreeRTOS or Micrium.
• Office and laboratory-based engineering environment.
• Frequent collaboration with Software, Hardware, Systems, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.
• Participation in medical device product development from concept through commercialization.
• Fast-paced environment supporting multiple concurrent projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position while working at a computer and engineering workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to operate laboratory and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to occasionally move throughout office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.