Embedded Software Engineer

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Jobot - Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite - Rockville, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Embedded Software Engineer will play a crucial role in the design, development, integration, testing, and lifecycle support of software products within a biotechnology research company. This position focuses on creating robust technical solutions for complex problems, particularly in embedded systems development using C and Python. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software systems.
• Develop and maintain firmware for various embedded systems.
• Implement and optimize drivers and subsystems in a distributed, real-time environment.
• Perform unit testing, verification, and debugging of software.
• Engage in peer reviews of code and design documentation.
• Extend existing systems to support new capabilities and improve performance.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define system requirements and specifications.
• Utilize UML modeling for designing object hierarchies, behaviors, class structures, and methods.
• Troubleshoot and communicate technical issues and solutions effectively.
• Maintain compliance with 21CFR11 and/or FDA regulated software systems (preferred).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in embedded software engineering.
• Proficiency in C and Python programming languages.
• Experience with multithreaded programming and real-time operating systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded system design and development.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, CAN, USB, BLE).
• Experience with AWS IoT and distributed systems (preferred).
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals and best practices.
• Ability to design modular, maintainable code for long-term projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with FPGA design and synthesis.
• Knowledge of circuit design and signal processing.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux and assembly programming.
• Experience in a regulated environment (21CFR11, FDA).

Benefits

• Great benefits and compensation package