Job Title: Senior Principal Firmware EngineerJob Description

We are looking for a Senior /Principal/Fellow Engineer to lead firmware development efforts for an implantable pulse generator medical device. As a key member of our core development team, you will serve as the firmware expert directing both internal and external development teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience taking implantable medical electronics through the entire design cycle and will be responsible for all firmware aspects of the implantable device and charging device.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-departmental software development projects in accordance with the Product Development Procedure, Quality Policy, and Software Development Procedure.

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware solutions for medical devices.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between firmware and hardware components.

• Apply software engineering knowledge to the design and development of new products as well as product changes and enhancements.

• Solve software engineering problems at the subsystem through system level.

• Conduct testing utilizing existing test protocols or develop new ones as needed.

• Generate written protocols and reports.

• Assign work to technicians, temporary workers, and other members of the project team.

• Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company via invention and patent applications.

• Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies and biomedical developments related to company products.

• Provide software engineering and technical support of products introduced into both domestic and international markets as well as physician in-service programs.

• Oversee outside vendors and consultants as required.

• Maintain Quality System compliance in coordination with Document Control, Clinical, and Quality Assurance functions.

• Provide software engineering support in the resolution of product complaints and/or safety issues.

• Coordinate pilot production of new products with other engineering, manufacturing, clinical affairs, sales and marketing, and quality assurance staff.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in firmware development, specifically for implantable devices.

• Proficiency in Embedded C and firmware architecture.

• Experience with pulse generators and implantable pulse generators (IPGs).

• Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software interfaces.

• Ability to solve complex software engineering problems at subsystem and system levels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating multi-departmental projects.

• Knowledge of competitive technologies and biomedical developments.

• Experience with overseeing vendors and consultants.

• Ability to contribute to invention and patent applications.

• Understanding of Quality System compliance.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with mandatory office attendance on Wednesdays. Additional days in the office may be required depending on project needs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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