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Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

We are seeking a developer to join our team in the development of cutting-edge wearable and point-of-care devices. In this role, you will assist in building firmware for embedded devices as well as desktop and mobile applications for device interaction and data visualization, with a special emphasis on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication.

Responsibilities:

• Firmware Development: Develop and maintain firmware for wearable and point-of-care systems using C/C++ with common frameworks, including Arduino and the nRF Connect SDK. Ensure reliable BLE communication, sensor data acquisition, and low-power operation.

• Software Development: Design and implement desktop and mobile applications with user-friendly graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for data visualization, device control, and real-time monitoring.

• Electronic & Device Development: Assist with circuit design, sensor integration, PCB layout, and assembly (soldering) to support the development of wearable and point-of-care systems.

• Collaboration & Testing: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to debug, test, and optimize both firmware and software components to ensure seamless device performance.

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What is Helpful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, technology, or related field.

• Experience with C, C++, Python, and MATLAB.

• Experience developing PCBs using Altium.

• Experience writing firmware with the nRF Connect SDK.

• Software development experience with the .NET framework.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of electronics and embedded systems.

• Familiarity with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocols and design considerations.

• Familiarity with PCB schematics and interpretation of electronic data sheets.

• Strong problem-solving, hardware, and software debugging skills.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Familiarity with modern CAD and 3D printing techniques.

Competencies:

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

About the Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems

The Center for Remote Healthcare Technologies and Systems’ mission is serve the state, nation and global community by addressing critical needs in healthcare, and in particular, in emergency and other situations where there is no doctor in close proximity but it is essential that timely care can be provided remotely. The center promotes fundamental research in medical devices and information systems that efficiently and reliably gather, process and convey medical and diagnostic data to physicians so they are able to provide care at a distance. The center performs fundamental research in both biomedical sensors and wireless systems to reliably and efficiently communicate information, and develops prototype systems that incorporate the results of the research and engages the medical device industry, state and federal agencies, and the medical community in design, development, testing and deployment of those systems.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.

• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.

• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.

• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.

• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV

• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.

• Letter of interest - optional for this position, but highly recommended.

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.

• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.

• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.