Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer
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Skills
- JIRA
- Unit Testing
- Technical Documentation
- Github
- Microsoft Azure
- Confluence
- ISO 13485
- Risk Management
- TCP/IP
- architecture
- medical imaging
- Oscilloscope
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mentoring
- Software Architecture
- Root Cause Analysis
- Firmware
- Embedded Software
- Ethernet
- Embedded C
- device drivers
- Cloud Platform System
- Reliability
- Software Engineering
- Software Quality
- Health Care
- Decision Making Skills
- Quality Management
- C++ (Programming Language)
- Diagnostic Skills
- Legacy Systems
- Object-Oriented Software Development
- Software Design Documents
- Communications Protocols
- Embedded Computers
- Real-Time Operating Systems
- IEC 62304
- ISO 14971
- Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
- Clinical Supervision
- Design Elements and Principles
- Integrated Circuits
- Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
- Serial Peripheral Interface
- Logic Analyzer
- Static Programme Analysis
- Linux on Embedded Systems
- Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
- 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulation
- Hardware Debugging
- Hardware Interface Design
- Life-Critical Systems
Summary
Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer
Experience: -
- 10+ Years
Location: -
- Waukesha, WI
Responsibilities: -
- Lead the design, development, and integration of embedded firmware using C/C++ on VxWorks RTOS.
- Drive firmware architecture, design reviews, technical leadership, and critical engineering decision-making.
- Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance embedded software using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software design best practices.
- Understand, maintain, and modernize legacy codebases through migration, enhancement, and platform porting activities.
- Perform low-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and system-level troubleshooting for complex embedded systems.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems engineering, QA, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust medical device solutions.
- Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements.
- Create and maintain software design documents, verification documents, risk management artifacts, and technical documentation.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across embedded firmware development activities.
- Drive software quality, reliability, maintainability, and performance improvements across products.
Educational Qualifications: -
- Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.
- Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.
Skills: -
Mandatory skills
- Strong proficiency in Embedded C and C++ development for real-time embedded systems and medical device applications.
- Hands-on experience with VxWorks RTOS and embedded firmware development in safety-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), software architecture, and embedded software design principles.
- Expertise in firmware debugging using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related hardware debugging tools.
- Experience working with device drivers, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
- Experience supporting legacy systems, software migration, platform modernization, and porting activities.
- Familiarity with GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps for software development lifecycle management.
- Experience developing software within regulated medical device environments and compliance-driven development processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system-level debugging capabilities.
- Experience leading technical initiatives, architecture discussions, design reviews, and engineering teams.
Good to Have Skills
- Experience in medical imaging, diagnostics, patient monitoring, or similar healthcare products.
- Knowledge of ARM-based embedded platforms and Embedded Linux.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to static code analysis tools and software quality assurance practices.
- Technical certifications in embedded systems or software technologies.
VeeRteq Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 91122967
- Position Id: 2026-4729
- Posted 5 hours ago
Company Info
About ADDSOURCE
AddSource is a premier staffing and workforce solutions partner headquartered in Delaware, USA, with operations in Alberta, Canada under the brand name AddSource.
We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations across diverse industry sectors.
With a strong commitment to excellence, our mission is to deliver innovative, customized staffing solutions that empower clients to achieve their goals while helping candidates advance their careers.
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