Software Engineer II

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

The Software Engineer II role at Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. is a hybrid position based in Andover, MA, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. You will design, implement, and test product software, improve development processes, and ensure quality and cost targets.

Work with engineers and clinical/quality service teams, comply with SOPs and FDA regulations. Education and experience include BS in CS/EE with 2–5 years of embedded C/C++ and RTOS (ThreadX), BSPs, I2C/SPI/UART/GPIO.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in software design, analysis and troubleshooting in an engineering setting.
• Strong C/C++ development in an embedded environment.
• Experience with RTOS such as ThreadX and embedded debugging.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO interfaces.
• Experience with device drivers and BSPs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement product software architecture, and test deliverables.
• Optimize development efficiency, software quality and product cost.
• Collaborate with engineers and test personnel through design, integration, test and support phases.
• Comply with internal SOPs and FDA/IEC 62304 regulations.
• Provide feedback during code and design reviews.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS (ThreadX)

Embedded debugging

I2C SPI UART GPIO

Device drivers BSPs

Real‑Time OS

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

JTAG debugging

Board Support Packages (BSPs)

Embedded development in RTOS

Job description

• Business Unit:Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., Job-ID: 1327
• Location: Andover
• Function:R&D
• Work Location:Hybrid
• Employment Type:Permanent

The Job Responsibilities

This Software Engineer II is a hybrid position, a minimum of 3 days a week in the Andover MA office.

The Software Engineer II position is responsible for product software architecture, design, implementation, and testing. This position establishes and enhances procedures to optimize development efficiency, software quality, and product cost.

• Work within a team of engineers and test personnel to produce high-quality deliverables during the design, implementation, integration, test and support phases of product development. Specifically, with minimal supervision, shows the ability to diagnose, debug and resolve defects; design small modules and functions, translates designs into functional, tested software.
• Comply with all internal SOPs and FDA and industry regulations.
• Utilize the software configuration management system to correctly maintain SW files. Able to correctly build SW and install SW in a development and product environment.
• Support clinical engineers, quality engineers, service engineers and test personnel by executing tests, reproducing defects, documenting defect analysis in a defect tracking tool.
• Take directions from senior engineering staff, seek out advice as needed; respond to coaching, analyze successes and failures in order to improve, and take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Provide feedback during code and design reviews.

Your Qualifications

Education:

• BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• MS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Must Have Qualifications

• 2-5 years previous hands-on experience in software design, analysis and troubleshooting in an engineering environment (1-3 years of experience with a MS degree).
• Ability to effectively provide code and design feedback as well as communicate internally.
• Strong C/C++ development experience in an embedded environment.
• Experience developing software for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), preferably ThreadX.
• Experience with embedded systems debugging and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
• Experience developing, integrating, or maintaining low-level software components including device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NXP i.MX93 or similar NXP ARM-based processors.
• Board bring-up and hardware/software integration experience.
• Familiarity with embedded bootloaders, memory architectures, and processor peripherals.
• Experience with JTAG-based debugging tools and embedded development environments.
• TCP/IP networking experience.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes consistent with FDA and IEC 62304 requirements.

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $91,299 - $100,900. We note that the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for the following additional compensation: annual bonus.

While Draeger values diverse global talent, this role requires current and ongoing work authorization in the United States. Unfortunately, Draeger is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Draeger is a federal government contractor. If this position requires access to federally restricted information, the individual’s eligibility for and attainment of federally required licensing is a condition of employment

At Draeger, Technology for Life means supporting our people in every aspect of their lives. We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room.

Who we are

We're hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle "Technology for Life".

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.