Staff Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer , who will lead the research and development of Firmware / Embedded software for connected Wound therapy medical devices and digital products.

The person in this role will work with the Director of R&D - AWM Software Development and Digitally Enabled Products. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience designing and developing software for connected / IoT devices and low-power wearable digital devices from concept to market launch.

What will you be doing?

• Develop algorithms and controllers in an embedded-C environment for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices
• Work closely with Systems Engineers and other cross-functional team members to define the software architecture, create software requirements, design and implement the software system
• Write embedded test code for testing all software components and functionality, from implementation of unit test through to software integration and system test
• Participate in code reviews during development sprints. Provide technical feedback to drive improved product / code quality
• Create and maintained robust software documentation packages to demonstrate that the products are safe, effective and aligned with the relevant standards and design control requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science preferred

• 8+ years of related experience with a BS degree

• 5+ Years of related experience with an MS degree

• Hands-on experience with development and troubleshooting of real-time applications on embedded targets

• Experience with implementing embedded software systems for low-power wearable devices based on Nordic Semiconductors NRF52 microcontrollers or similar

• Experience implementing BLE communication stack and/or other wireless communication and networking protocols

• Experience with a regulated software development processes or familiarity with FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304 is a plus

• Experience with low level debugging using scope, JTAG, and software debuggers

• Experience with software configuration tools such as Git, defect management tools such as Jira, and requirement management tools

• Experience in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS , SafeRTOS etc.

• Travel: 10%

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management (AWM) division is on a journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in wound care.