Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Location: United States - Minnesota - New Brighton

Category: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full time

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our New Brighton, MN location in the Abbott Vascular Division, where we are focused on advancing healthcare for the people impacted by cardiovascular disease through the creation and delivery of life-changing technologies.

This Embedded Software Engineer works independently on the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded software for an exciting new system for the treatment of calcified plaque in arteries. They will also work collaboratively on identifying new technologies for implementation into new product development and process improvements. This person exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending, and implementing complex new tools and process improvements to support the software development process.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge in programming languages such as C, C++, C# or Python. Creates, modifies & designs for complex problems and is able to execute all stages of the software development lifecycle. Has good business knowledge and exceptional technical skills. Communicates effectively to both internal teams and external customers. Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead software development, verification and validation efforts; responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality embedded software that meets budgetary and regulatory objectives.
• Implement approved design control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Lead discovery and development of key breakthrough solutions in support of future products.
• Technical leadership of embedded software development processes, including mentoring and technical guidance.
• Confirm system and component capabilities by designing test methods, testing properties, and documenting results.
• Provide technical support for all phases of the medical device software lifecycle, including developing tools for testing, manufacturing or analysis.
• Interface with notified body to support product conformance to medical device software and safety standards (IEC 62304 and IEC 60601).
• Prepare standard reports/documentation/presentations to communicate results to various teams including executive staff.
• Work cooperatively with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams.
• Work with external suppliers and manufacturers to create, test, and support approval of new systems.
• Interface and build long term relationships with physicians/customers/suppliers/coworkers.
• Lead technical teams in the accomplishment of software design and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on electrical requirements, design, testing, system bring-up and reviews.

Education: Bachelors degree + 10 years experience in engineering or related field

Experience/Background

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• C programming for embedded systems, including ARM based microcontrollers.
• Systems engineering experience in a medical product development environment.
• Ability to self-task and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience debugging embedded hardware.

• Experience and/or ability to drive to experience with data acquisition and data processing.
• Excellent creative skills and motivation to complete jobs on short timelines corresponding to industry development needs.
• The candidate will excel in a high energy, fluid environment, with multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of practical embedded systems design, embedded firmware, communication protocols, motors, RFID, and sensors technology as well as the ability to apply appropriate methods and techniques.
• Expert level experience in one or more product development disciplines (e.g. microprocessor based systems; brushless motors; sensor technologies; embedded software; RFID; Communications protocols; user interfaces)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field, medical preferred.

• Advanced level ability to conduct thorough data analytics & implement data-driven solutions
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
• Detailed understanding of IEC 62304 and IEC 60601-1 medical software and safety standards; knowledgeable in designing and testing compliant systems.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD and HIL (Hardware In the Loop) pipelines for embedded projects.
• Experience using AI to draft requirements and other documentation, write unit tests, perform code reviews, and refactor code.
• Technical proficiencies in addition to software engineering and active in engineering clubs or organizations.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.