Senior Firmware Engineer

Description

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Job Purpose

The Senior Firmware Engineer is a dynamic role, part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology. It requires knowledge of electronic   systems, signal processing techniques, and firmware design, development and   evaluation. You will actively contribute to the development of the company’s   future products by developing new firmware, as well as modifying existing   codebase. Additionally, you will contribute to the definition of the company’s 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 functional, reliable and efficient firmware controlling   electrochemical biosensing system hardware and interpreting sensor data.
• Develop specifications and test methods to experimentally validate design choices and   optimize system performance.
• Iterate and evaluate firmware revisions for minimal power consumption.
• Implement various statistical signal processing routines designed to integrate parallel   sensor inputs, data archiving of sensor readings in flash memory, hibernation/deep-sleep modes for extended system lifetime.
• Work closely with the Electrical Engineering team to implement seamless device-level integration of firmware-controlled embedded functionality.
• Work closely with Smartphone Application developers to ensure seamless transmission of sensor data to connected devices.
• Perform statistical analysis of system performance under relevant operating   environment(s).
• Define specifications, generate documentation, and iterate designs based upon   feedback from advisors, clinicians, and regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a regulated medical product development environment, or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Aptitude for firmware development in C/C++ for microcontrollers. ARM Cortex-specific   experience preferred.
• Experience 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) and ISO   specifications (13485).
• Ability to interface with electrical, mechanical, software, and biomedical engineers   and work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Capacity to execute on multiple projects and communicate ideas clearly to the team.
• Participate on architecting firmware designs for new miniaturized sensing systems and develop deep expertise relevant to wearable medical devices.
• Experience with ASIC development or the design of front ends for electrochemical sensors is a major plus.

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 blaance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment.  Employes may occasioally 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 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 law, The Company maintains a smoke- free workplace.

As part of our efforts to ensure fair and equal pay based on merit, Biolinq supports pay transparency internally and during the recruitment process.  The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is: $125,000 to $150,000.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the U.S.  The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.  Biolinq also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and any written agreement between the parties.  Your recruiter can share more about the total compensation package during the hiring process.  

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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