Firmware Engineer - Pride

Reference : FIRMW003695 Description Salary: $80,030 DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY To develop, implement, document, verify and maintain firmware to be employed in medical devices and drive continuous improvement within Research & Development (R&D) RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop embedded systems Design and code firmware in C/C++ for systems based on documented requirements Document software during the development process in accordance with internal processes Create test plans and write test scripts to verify that software conforms to documented requirements Execute a verification test plan and document the results Troubleshoot and debug complicated non-conforming software systems Develop and maintain a Software Development Life Cycle process in accordance with industry best practices and applicable regulatory requirements Perform inspections, verification and validation testing Meet and fulfill project timelines and budgets Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure that their products conform to Pride's requirements for compatibility Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary REQUIRED SKILLS Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest Must have the ability to: Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment Use hand tools and standard power tools Read and comprehend work instructions Prepare and present summary reports Document software architecture and design using XML diagrams, flowcharts, block diagrams and other common techniques Read and understand a schematic diagram Use common instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and load cells to troubleshoot complicated electronic circuits Travel domestically and internationally, as needed Must have: Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills Excellent programming skills in C and/or C++ languages Intermediate working knowledge of assembly language programming Intermediate working knowledge of CAN, CAN open, CAN bus, SMBus/SMB, I2C, SPI, Serial communication protocol PREFERRED SKILLS Intermediate working knowledge of a scripting language such as Python preferred Intermediate working knowledge of digital signal processing techniques preferred Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred Intermediate working knowledge of software development process for safety-critical systems and applicable standards, including IEC62304 preferred REQUIRED EXPERIENCE At least 3 years of experience developing firmware for embedded systems using 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers At least 1 year of experience writing and reviewing technical software documentation PREFERRED EXPERIENCE At least 1 year of experience working in an FDA regulated environment, specifically those that require FDA 510(k) approval preferred At least 1 year of experience working with IEC62304 based lifecycle process preferred At least 1 year of experience working with ARM/Cortex microcontrollers preferred Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred REQUIRED EDUCATION Associate degree in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science related field PREFERRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferre REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future DETAILS This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive This is a safety-sensitive position In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.