Staff Firmware Engineer
Location: UK - Hull GBU Office
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management (AWM) division is on a journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in wound care.
We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer, who will lead the research and development of Firmware / Embedded software for connected Wound therapy medical devices and digital products.
The person in this role will work with the Director of R&D – AWM Software Development and Digitally Enabled Products. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience designing and developing software for connected / IoT devices and low-power wearable digital devices from concept to market launch.
What will you be doing?
Develop algorithms and controllers in an embedded-C environment for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices
Work closely with Systems Engineers and other cross-functional team members to define the software architecture, create software requirements, design and implement the software system
Write embedded test code for testing all software components and functionality, from implementation of unit test through to software integration and system test
Participate in code reviews during development sprints. Provide technical feedback to drive improved product / code quality
Create and maintained robust software documentation packages to demonstrate that the products are safe, effective and aligned with the relevant standards and design control requirements
What will you need to be successful?
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
8+ years of related experience with a BS degree
5+ Years of related experience with an MS degree
Hands-on experience with development and troubleshooting of real-time applications on embedded targets
Experience with implementing embedded software systems for low-power wearable devices based on Nordic Semiconductors NRF52 microcontrollers or similar
Experience implementing BLE communication stack and/or other wireless communication and networking protocols
Experience with a regulated software development processes or familiarity with FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304 is a plus
Experience with low level debugging using scope, JTAG, and software debuggers
Experience with software configuration tools such as Git, defect management tools such as Jira, and requirement management tools
Experience in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS , SafeRTOS etc.
Travel: 10%
Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.
We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
There are more than 50,000 engineering jobs:
Subscribe to membership and unlock all jobs
Engineering Jobs
60,000+ jobs from 4,500+ well-funded companies
Updated Daily
New jobs are added every day as companies post them
Refined Search
Use filters like skill, location, etc to narrow results
Become a member
🥳🥳🥳 452 happy customers and counting...
Overall, over 80% of customers chose to renew their subscriptions after the initial sign-up.
To try it out
For active job seekers
For those who are passive looking
Cancel anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
- We prioritize job seekers as our customers, unlike bigger job sites, by charging a small fee to provide them with curated access to the best companies and up-to-date jobs. This focus allows us to deliver a more personalized and effective job search experience.
- We've got over 200,000 jobs from 15,000+ vetted companies. No fake or sleazy jobs here!
- We aggregate jobs from 15,000+ companies' career pages, so you can be sure that you're getting the most up-to-date and relevant jobs.
- We're the only job board *for* software engineers, *by* software engineers… in case you needed a reminder! We add thousands of new jobs daily and offer powerful search filters just for you. 🛠️
- Every single hour! We add 2,000-3,000 new jobs daily, so you'll always have fresh opportunities. 🚀
- Typically, job searches take 3-6 months. EchoJobs helps you spend more time applying and less time hunting. 🎯
- Check daily! We're always updating with new jobs. Set up job alerts for even quicker access. 📅
What Fellow Engineers Say