Senior Firmware Engineer
About this role
Build a career that makes an impact.
At huMannity Medtec, you don’t just build a career, you help change lives.
For over 40 years, we have been advancing life-enhancing medical technologies that address unmet healthcare needs. Our teams bring together engineering, science, and clinical expertise to transform bold ideas into solutions that can make a difference for patients around the world.
We believe meaningful work and a balanced life go hand in hand. That is why we offer a 9/80 schedule, giving our employees every other Friday off. That means 26 extra long weekends each year to recharge, spend time with family and friends, pursue hobbies, or simply enjoy more balance outside of work.
Why huMannity Medtec?
💙 Mission-driven work that impacts lives
⚖️ A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off (26 long weekends a year!)
🤝 Collaborative teams solving complex challenges
🌱 Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
🍩 Weekly team traditions, monthly lunches, and quarterly events that bring us together
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Firmware Engineering team and support the development of innovative medical device technologies. This role participates in all phases of product development, from early concept and design through qualification, field testing, and clinical use.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in firmware design and development, mentor engineers on best practices, and collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality products in a regulated medical device environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead firmware design, development, testing, and implementation for embedded medical device systems.
- Participate in all phases of product development, including concept development, design, qualification, field testing, and clinical use.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define firmware requirements and system architecture.
- Support hardware bring-up and assist in debugging new electronic designs.
- Troubleshoot development, manufacturing, and field-related issues.
- Apply engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve complex technical challenges.
- Develop tools and methodologies to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
- Create and maintain firmware documentation, technical reports, and design records.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor firmware engineers on coding standards and development best practices.
- Participate in design reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
- Support verification, validation, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful and timely delivery of quality products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum 6 years of embedded firmware development experience using C/C++.
- Hands-on experience with microcontroller firmware development, including ARM Cortex-M platforms and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SoCs.
- Strong understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and sensor interfacing.
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills across analog, digital, RF, and firmware domains.
- Experience working within regulated design control environments.
- Experience with configuration management, issue tracking, and problem resolution processes.
- Strong technical documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing implantable medical devices, neurostimulation systems, or Class II/III medical devices.
- Familiarity with IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and safety-critical firmware development practices.
- Experience with low-power wireless power transfer, coil systems, or RF technologies, including Bluetooth Low Energy.
- Experience with automated unit testing frameworks such as Ceedling, Unity, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and implementation within regulated medical devices.
- Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS), including FreeRTOS or Micrium.
Work Environment
- Office and laboratory-based engineering environment.
- Frequent collaboration with Software, Hardware, Systems, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.
- Participation in medical device product development from concept through commercialization.
- Fast-paced environment supporting multiple concurrent projects.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position while working at a computer and engineering workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to operate laboratory and electronic test equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to occasionally move throughout office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Company at a glance
huMannity Medtec (The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research) is a non-profit organization dedicated to pioneering life-enhancing medical technologies for undermet healthcare needs.
At huMannity, we strive to find solutions for medical problems that often have few other treatments. In our non-profit environment, we are free to take on long-term, high-risk challenges as well as to develop technology that can benefit those who suffer from conditions that have smaller populations of patients and groups who may not receive the attention paid to higher-profile diseases or injuries. Our talented and diverse staff and our world-class research facility allow us to take development from the seed of an idea through prototyping and quality control all the way to manufacturing a device that can be used in a clinical trial. See more at humannitymedtec.org
Top Benefits
- 9/80 schedule
- Every other Friday off
- 26 long weekends per year
- Weekly team traditions
- Monthly lunches
- Quarterly events
Tired of cold applications?
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Know someone who'd be great for this?