Lake Oswego, OR

Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Medical Devices)



Job Description

Principal Embedded Engineer
Direct Hire Onsite/Remote Hybrid
Portland, OR


**No Visa sponsorship available at this time**

Our client is looking for a Principal Engineer, 12+ years, to develop embedded software for advanced implantable devices.
Working together with the team lead and developers the embedded software engineer will be responsible for all aspects of software design including; generating task estimates, requirements specification, design, code development, documentation and test.
This position requires someone who can think creatively and use knowledge of software and hardware to provide solutions to technical challenges.
The ability to understand key medical device domain concepts and apply that knowledge to the development of elegant and efficient software designs will provide the foundation for success.
The end product must run in a very low power environment with a very high degree of reliability.

Responsibilities
Participate in all phases of the software development process, including: requirements definition, analysis and design, implementation and debugging, unit testing and developer verification.
Help determine technical approaches to assignments.
Using best practices, generate and maintain software documentation required for the project according to the Company's policies and procedures.
Contribute to completion of project milestones.
Solve diverse problems within the context of an existing architecture.

Required Qualifications
Minimum BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 12 years of embedded software development experience required.
Clear understanding of 8-bit microprocessor and/or microcontroller architecture and amiliarity with at least one 8-bit microprocessor/microcontroller instruction set.
Ability to design, implement and debug code for microcontroller environments.
Experience in C and assembly; experience with C++ and object oriented design concepts is a plus.
Experience working with configuration management and defect tracking tools.
The position requires knowledge of software lifecycle processes and ability to effectively apply them to projects.
Qualified applicants must have good writing, comprehension, analytical and interpersonal skills. The candidate must work well in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Experience with software lifecycle processes in a highly regulated environment (FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies) and a willingness to abide by them.
Experience developing software to run in very low power applications.
Experience with communications protocols in a low power environment, for example Bluetooth LE.
Experience with software for implantable medical devices such as cardiac monitors, cardiac therapy and/or neuromodulation therapy.
Experience with developing software for FDA Class III medical devices is a plus.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil right laws.

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