Penumbra, Inc. · 4 months ago
R&D Engineer II - Embedded Firmware
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$97K/yr - $127K/yr
1+ years expPenumbra is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, and they are seeking an R&D Engineer II to contribute to the development of next-generation medical devices. The role involves hands-on prototyping, designing electro-mechanical systems, and developing embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Play a key role in early-stage development of the next generation of Penumbra products
Be a pivotal team member for prototyping and designing electro-mechanical systems for novel, life-saving medical devices
Own the development of the embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes
Dive into first generation firmware/software tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation
Create detailed software/firmware functional specifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall product development
Support product through pre & postproduction release including manufacturing & testing at contract manufacturers
Qualification
Required
A passion and knack for solving hands-on and multi-disciplinary technical design problems
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge
BS in computer engineering/ software engineering/ electrical engineering or related field required
Hands-on experience developing prototype software/firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required
Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), Algorithm design, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32,ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal
Preferred
1+ years of experience preferred
Programming experience preferred, proficiency in languages such as C or C++, and Python preferred
Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Short and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid parental leave
Eleven paid company holidays per year
A minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure
Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)
Company
Penumbra, Inc.
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Elsesser
CEO
Frances Palmer-Smith
Chief Trust Officer
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