Job Description Summary

Software engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing Embedded Software and Firmware for X-ray generators as well as the software tools necessary for engineering usage within Imaging Sub Systems group of GE Healthcare.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Duties include (but are not limited to):
• Work closely with systems teams in requirements gathering and software design
• Realizing and implementing the shortlisted architecture in SW code in compliance to software development lifecycle needs.
• Testing implemented control strategies on hardware and/or simulation platforms to verify quality of control system realization
• Where necessary, develop tools and procedures to aid in the development process and to minimize dependency on hardware availability
• Interacting with global teams to develop consistent and synergized firmware for control systems across platforms
• Interacting with global teams to develop consistent and synergized software for platforms
• Designing and building strong testing infrastructure to minimize dependency on hardware availability
• Adopting best practices in DFR, Agile and Lean software development methodologies to drive reliability upstream into the product development life cycle
• The job role provides the engineer autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. The candidate is expected to resolve problems in situations that require good domain expertise in embedded software development and sound problem-solving skills and judgment within established procedures. For more complex issues that may exist outside of defined instructions/parameters the engineer is expected to work out strategies in consultation with the larger team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electronics/Computer science Engineering or equivalent.
• 0 to 2 years’ experience in embedded software development for complex system and architecture.
• Expertise in programming languages like C, C++
• Awareness of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with real time operating systems. VxWorks preferred.
• Good working knowledge of configuration management tools like ClearCase or Git.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Electronics/ Computer science Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Experience in Agile development is desirable.
• Other programming languages like Python, Java etc
• Basic knowledge to read and understand digital schematics (MCU/DSP etc).
• Good hold in developing drivers for ADC/RTC/etc
• Hands on experience in developing SW/FW for SoC devices (Xilinx/Intel)
• Exposure to SW/FW development in power or control domain

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No