Due to business needs, this role is required to be on-site in Santa Clara, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute across all phases of the product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, verification, and release

• Analyze system‑level, hardware, electronics, and customer requirements and translate them into clear firmware specifications and interface definitions

• Design, develop, and unit test embedded firmware modules in collaboration with firmware and software architects

• Support verification activities by partnering with test engineers to develop test cases and automation using established test frameworks

• Develop and maintain firmware documentation in accordance with QMS procedures and applicable regulatory standards

• Debug complex firmware and system issues and perform structured root cause analysis

• Address complex and high‑impact design challenges in collaboration with architects for new product development and existing product support

• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineering disciplines

• Coordinate with other functions, such as manufacturing, marketing, and customer support, as needed

• Support design transfer to manufacturing and assist with field or service escalations when required

• Monitor industry trends and evaluate opportunities to improve firmware quality, development efficiency, and tooling, including appropriate use of automation or AI‑enabled technologies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

• 4+ years of experience in embedded or firmware development, including hands‑on design and implementation

• Experience contributing to at least one full product development lifecycle (concept through release preferred)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for RTOS‑based embedded systems

• Experience with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI and I2C

• Familiarity with object‑oriented design principles

• Proficiency with Git or similar source control systems

• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and component data sheets for microprocessors, peripherals, and related hardware

• Hands‑on experience using laboratory test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, debuggers, and protocol analyzers

• Working proficiency in Python for tooling, scripting, automation, and test workflows

• Experience developing firmware and documentation in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, IEC 62304, or comparable quality systems)

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Exposure to analog electrical engineering concepts, including signal conditioning, ADC/DAC interfaces, and sensor or detector electronics

• Experience with CAN‑based communication systems

• Familiarity with firmware development in safety‑critical or compliance‑driven environments