Senior Firmware Engineer

Description

Job Purpose 

This is a   highly influential role in product development, utilizing extensive   knowledge of firmware, signal processing, electronic   systems, design, development, and evaluation. You will help complete   development of the company’s first product by both developing new and   modifying existing Firmware to ensure all product requirements are met.   Additional opportunity available to define the direction of the company’s future   products through concept ideation, design, and use of rapid fabrication   techniques to create functional prototypes that will be used in clinical   trials and beyond. You will demonstrate your sound analytical skills in   evaluating designs, considering manufacturing feasibility, functional and   cost requirements, and design optimization trade-offs.  

Duties   and Responsibilities 

•  Define, design, and test firmware   configured to control and interpret readings   from electrochemical biosensing system 
•  Architect firmware designed to configure sensor   during manufacturing process 
•  Develop specifications and test methods to   experimentally validate design choices and optimize system performance 
•  Iterate and evaluate firmware revisions for   minimal power consumption to position capability for wearable   applications 
•  Implement various statistical signal   processing routines designed to integrate parallel sensor inputs, data   archiving of sensor readings in embedded flash memory, hibernation   / deep-sleep modes for extended system lifetime 
•  Working closely w/ application developer to   ensure seamless transmission of sensor data to connected mobile device 
•  Working closely w/ electronics team   to design electronic systems for maximum performance and low   power operation 
•  Statistical analysis   of system performance under relevant operating environment(s) 
•  Defining specifications, generating   documentation, and iterating firmware revisions based upon   feedback from advisors, clinicians, and regulators

Requirements

•  BS   or MS Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer   Science, or equivalent field, along with a MINIMUM of 5 years relevant   experience
•  Aptitude   with firmware development in C/++ for microcontrollers (especially ARMTM   Cortex® platforms) 
•  Solid   experience working with wireless data transmission protocols, particularly NFC   and BLE 
•  Experience   developing firmware for use in regulated medical devices (i.e. 510(k), PMA)   is preferred 
•  Familiarity   with quality systems, including design controls (21 CFR 820.30), ISO   specifications (13485), and software documentation protocols and life cycle   processes for medical devices (IEC 62304) is preferred 
•  Ability   to interface with electrical, mechanical, software, and biomedical engineers   and work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Capacity to manage   multiple projects and communicate ideas clearly to the team 
•  Willingness   to take the lead on architecting firmware and become the R&D group’s   resident expert on everything firmware 

Working Conditions  

•  General Office and Laboratory  

Physical Requirements 

•  While performing the duties of this job, the   employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger,   handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,   crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee may   occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holidays, and unlimited PTO.

At Biolinq we fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable