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# firmware engineer

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $63,461.0 - $99,154.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, FreeRTOS, Medical Software, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Real-Time Operating Systems, Parasoft, RS-232, RS-485 Standard, Shell Script, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Gitlab, Bitbucket
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=edc8c70e77e09bde

## About the Role

agile development
linux
Networking & Wireless
javaScript
Hardware Platforms
product development lifecycle
communication protocols
jira
c, c++

Requirements:

 * Experience in Embedded Software / Firmware development for medical devices, and/or IoT devices.
 * Experience with Product development that adheres to IEC 62304 medical software life cycle requirements.
 * Excellent understanding of ISO 14971 medical device risk management.
 * Working experience with ISO 13485, ISO 9001 Quality management standard practices.
 * Experience with medical device development
 * Proficient in C and C++ programming.
 * Experience of design verification with various tools like VectorCast, Parasoft, etc.
 * Active involvement during Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk control mitigation.
 * Design and development using one or more of Wi-Fi, BLE, Z Wave wireless protocols.
 * Experienced in embedded software / firmware development on Linux, FreeRTOS, and Micrium RTOS.
 * Active involvement in all stages of product development life cycle
 * Experience working on agile software development model

Technical skill set:

 * Hardware Platforms: TI MSP430, ATMEL, Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840
 * Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS, SafeRTOS
 * Protocols: BLE, TCP/IP, UART (RS232 & RS485), SPI, I2C, QSPI, OSPI, Z-wave
 * Drivers: GPIO, I2C, SPI, PWM, ADC, DAC, RTC, UART, JTAG
 * Tools: LabVIEW, IAR Workbench, Segger Debugger, JIRA, GitLab, Bitbucket
 * Languages: C, C++, C#
 * Scripting Languages: Shell scripts, Java Scripts, Python
 * Software Engineering: Manual Testing, Device Testing, Black-Box, Network Testing, Unit tests and Code Coverage Testing

Education:

 * At least BSEE or BSCS. Masters degree is preferred.

Optional skills:

 * Scripting Languages: Shell scripts, Java Scripts, Python
 * Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS, SafeRTOS



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