Engineer I, Embedded Software_CA

Job Description

Position Summary

The Embedded Software Engineer I is an entry-level role responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for hardware-based products. This position works closely with senior engineers to implement features, resolve defects, and ensure reliable performance in real-time or resource-constrained environments. The engineer will contribute to the full software development lifecycle while learning best practices for embedded systems design.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded software components in C/C++.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, or RTOS-based platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, and diagnostic tools.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and development processes.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and quality engineering teams.
• Assist in creating technical documentation, including design specifications and test procedures.
• Support integration of software with hardware prototypes and production units.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and testing practices.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of C/C++ programming and embedded systems fundamentals.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or real-time operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of digital/analog electronics and ability to read schematics.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with embedded development tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, IAR, Keil).
• Exposure to communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, BLE, or Ethernet.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or board bring-up.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks or automated testing for embedded systems.
• Internship or project experience involving firmware or hardware-software integration.
• Understanding of safety-critical or regulated development environments.

Work Environment

• This is largely a sedentary role.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Salary Range $28.85 - $41.35/hour.

The salary range displayed represents the annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The actual salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

ICU Medical provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive financial benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and (for eligible roles) our Annual Incentive Plan
• A wide range of benefit options at affordable rates
• Additional perks to assist employees with their work-life effectiveness, such as Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement

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ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
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• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

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