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Penumbra, Inc. · 5 days ago

R&D Engineer II - Embedded Firmware

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$97K/yr - $127K/yr

1+ years exp

Penumbra, Inc. is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, and they are seeking an R&D Engineer II - Embedded Firmware. The role involves hands-on prototyping of medical devices, developing embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingFirmware testingEmbedded systems designMicrocontrollersCommunication protocolsSignal ProcessingAlgorithm designRTOSHands-on problem solving

Required

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

Programming experience required, proficiency in languages such as C or C++

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 Python

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

An 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.

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Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.

Founded in 2004

Alameda, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.penumbrainc.com

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