Senior Firmware Engineer

Company: Natus Medical Incorporated
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to work in an international environment, then we may have a job for you. We are looking for an industrious Senior Firmware Engineer who enjoys problem solving and being a team player to join our global Hardware/Firmware team that spans a diverse product portfolio in the nervous and sensory system disorder area.Welcome to Natus Medical IncorporatedWe're the leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for a range of specialties, including Newborn Care, Neurology, Sleep, Hearing and Balance markets. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes in target markets through innovative screening, diagnostic and treatment solutions. Our products help improve the lives of people from birth to 100+.The success of our company depends on our employees. This is where you come in.The Senior Firmware Engineer is a crucial team member who designs, develops, and modifies firmware and embedded OS for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and / or electrical engineering applications. You can expect to determine design approaches and parameters, analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluates results, select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. You may also review vendor capability to support product development.Here's what you can expect:* Competitive salaries* Comprehensive benefit package that starts on your 1st day* 401k Match* Employee stock purchase plan* 9 paid holidays* Generous paid time off plan (4 weeks to start)* Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually* Remote work schedule flexibilityMain Responsibilities* Lead technology efforts and direct research, design, development, and test of highly complex technical design projects for new and existing electronic medical products and systems* Design and implement embedded software systems in C/C++ and native code; development targets will include but not limited to MSP430, ARM based processors, Linux SoC's/SoM's, Windows SoC's/SoM's and Android SoC's/SoM's* Develop boot-up and initialization code, PLL synchronization, peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, and UART), User Interface (LCD / touch screens) and protocols for communication with a host.* Work closely with hardware and software engineers/developers to meet the customer requirements and project scope* Unit test, system test and general troubleshooting of embedded software systems* System debugging of microprocessor-based hardware / software systems and System integration of hardware and software components including troubleshooting* Analyze highly complex engineering problems by coordinating work activities of less experienced engineers and troubleshooting firmware design issues related to production, customer complaints, supplier quality, or other sources* Initiate engineering change requests (ECR), completing engineering change orders (ECO), as well as initiating and/or completing non-conformance reports (NCR)* Provide oversight and coordinate work activities of engineers on assigned development projects for new and existing productsQualifications* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar specializing in firmware development* 8+ years of relevant experience-firmware* Experienced with Kernel Development (Linux)* Familiarity with JTAG debugging tools and lab equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope and logical analyzer* Knowledge/experience with signal processing fundamental and practical implementation* Coding experience with C and C++* Familiarity with medical device design control regulations is highly desirable but not requiredEEO StatementNatus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.#LI-POST#IND-NA

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