USA Firmware

Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer

Full-time · Houston, TX
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Senior · 15+ yrs exp

Requirements

Experience: 15+ years

Skills & tools

EmbeddedProgrammingManagementTeam LeadershipC Plus PlusPythonProject ManagementGit
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Full job description

Key responsibilities include:

- Firmware architecture, coding, testing, integration, and verification - Safety-critical embedded systems development - Low-power embedded design and optimization - Development of wireless and wired communication interfaces (BLE, UART, I2C, USB, NFC) - Cybersecurity implementation and FOTA update strategies - Risk assessment, technical planning, and lifecycle management - Cross-functional collaboration and technical mentorship

Candidates should have extensive experience with C/C++, Python, ARM Cortex architectures, RTOS and bare-metal systems, medical device development processes, and relevant regulatory standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 14971.

Requirements

- MS degree in a relevant engineering or technical field, or equivalent experience - 15+ years of experience in embedded firmware or related specialized engineering fields - Minimum 10 years of experience working within a

requirements-driven structured development process - Strong experience with embedded microcontrollers, bare-metal systems, and RTOS environments - Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and assembly language programming - Experience with ARM Cortex architectures and low-power embedded system design - Experience with communication interfaces including UART, I2C, USB, BLE, and NFC - Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates - Experience with firmware architecture, device drivers, testing, integration, and verification - Familiarity with software development tools such as Jira, Git, GitHub, and BitBucket - Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and other relevant medical device standards - Experience with safety-critical applications and medical devices preferred - Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and risk assessment skills - Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and mentoring abilities - Proven ability to lead projects through the full software development lifecycle from architecture through release and maintenance

Benefits
Company-paid Vision and Dental insurance
Discounted Medical insurance
401(k) matching program
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical device technologies
Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Exposure to a wide variety of advanced medical device projects

Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
Leadership and mentorship opportunities within technical teams

High-impact work focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of life

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