Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design, including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, feasibility assessment/demonstration, detailed design including engineering analysis and testing; verification testing and documentation, and transfer to the client (or manufacturing) and follow-on support as needed. You will work on projects that typically involve teams from multiple disciplines: mechanical, electrical, software, systems, industrial design, and human factors.
Responsibilities
Participate in shaping product design through requirements definition, architectural discussions, and early feasibility development for embedded software solutions
Design, develop, and maintain firmware for microcontroller based embedded systems used in medical and commercial devices
Implement embedded software using C/C++ and other appropriate technologies for resource constrained systems
Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate firmware with hardware components and subsystems
Develop and maintain automated build, test, and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines appropriate for embedded development
Generate and maintain software design documentation, architecture descriptions, and traceability artifacts in accordance with quality and regulatory processes
Contribute to verification and validation activities including unit testing, integration testing, and system level testing
Apply risk based development approaches and support hazard analysis and software risk control activities
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and system integration issues during development and verification phases
Work with project management to complete assigned technical tasks within project scope, schedule, and budget
Communicate technical results and development progress to project leadership and clients through written and oral presentations
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems
Experience developing software for microcontroller based platforms
Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams developing complex systems
Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently on technical tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration
Travel Requirements: Limited travel up to 10% annually
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Existing Work Authorization
Security clearances: None
Required Experience
Core Embedded Platform
3-6 years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development
Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers or other embedded processing platforms
Experience using version control systems such as Git in collaborative development environments
Controls / Sensors
Experience developing embedded software for sensor based electromechanical systems, including closed loop sensing and control of motors or actuators and implementation of control algorithms (e.g., PID).
Experience integrating sensors with embedded systems, including real time data acquisition and signal processing to support feedback or control systems.
Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques for systems involving multiple sensing modalities.
Familiarity with image processing or perception algorithms, including libraries such as OpenCV.
Exposure to machine learning or deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow or PyTorch) for perception or data driven analysis in embedded or robotics style systems.
Experience developing Python tools for data capture, analysis, visualization, or test automation in support of embedded system development.
Experience developing or testing battery powered embedded systems, including power management considerations.
Engineering Process / Environment
Familiarity with software lifecycle processes including requirements traceability, design documentation, and formal verification activities
Experience with build systems and automated testing environments for embedded software
Experience working within regulated or quality managed environments (e.g., medical, aerospace, automotive, or other safety critical industries)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing software for medical devices or diagnostic instrumentation
Familiarity with IEC 62304 software lifecycle processes for medical device development
Understanding of FDA regulatory expectations for software in medical devices and development within ISO 13485 quality systems
Experience developing firmware for ARM Cortex M (32 bit) microcontroller architectures, with familiarity with vendors such as STMicroelectronics (e.g., STM32).
Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) or real time embedded design
Experience with hardware software integration and board level bring up
Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for embedded software development and automated testing
Familiarity with static analysis tools, code quality tools, and automated test frameworks
Experience supporting design verification and validation activities for regulated products
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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