R&D Engineer II - Embedded Firmware

Summary

Penumbra is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, and they are seeking an R&D Engineer II to contribute to the development of next-generation medical devices. The role involves hands-on prototyping, designing electro-mechanical systems, and developing embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in early-stage development of the next generation of Penumbra products
• Be a pivotal team member for prototyping and designing electro-mechanical systems for novel, life-saving medical devices
• Own the development of the embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes
• Dive into first generation firmware/software tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation
• Create detailed software/firmware functional specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall product development
• Support product through pre & postproduction release including manufacturing & testing at contract manufacturers

Skills

• A passion and knack for solving hands-on and multi-disciplinary technical design problems
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge
• Hands-on experience developing prototype software/firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required
• Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), Algorithm design, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32,ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal
• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Programming experience preferred, proficiency in languages such as C or C++, and Python preferred
• Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A passion and knack for solving hands-on and multi-disciplinary technical design problems
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge
• BS in computer engineering/ software engineering/ electrical engineering or related field required
• Hands-on experience developing prototype software/firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required
• Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), Algorithm design, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32,ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal

Nice to Haves

• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Programming experience preferred, proficiency in languages such as C or C++, and Python preferred
• Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave
• Eleven paid company holidays per year
• A minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)