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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Engineer II - Electrical Hardware/Embedded Systems - **Company:** Penumbra, Inc. - **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States - **Salary:** $97,000.0 - $127,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Arduino, ARM Architecture, Unit Testing, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Raspberry Pi, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, PIC Microcontroller, Bare Metal - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/84670224/1 ## About the Role * 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 electrical engineering/ computer engineering/ or related field required * 1+ years of experience required * Hands-on experience designing PCBAs including layout, schematic, prototyping and testing. * Hands-on experience developing firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required * Programming experience required, 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 * Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal preferred Working Conditions * General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 10%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. ## Description As an R&D Engineer at Penumbra, you get to be hands-on, prototyping the next generation of medical devices! We are looking for someone who is excited to roll up their sleeves and relentlessly iterate on new ideas for electro-mechanical systems. You will work collaboratively to apply your passion for creative problem-solving at all stages of the design process, from concept to commercialization, which will have a profound positive impact on patients worldwide. Specific Duties and 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 hardware and associated embedded firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes. * Dive into first generation hardware/firmware tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation * Create detailed hardware/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 ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Building a Cross-Platform BLE Client with Kotlin Multiplatform and Kable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100250-building-a-cross-platform-ble-client-with-kotlin-multiplatform-and-kable) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Building your way to a serverless powered IOT Buzzwire game](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/590-building-your-way-to-a-serverless-powered-iot-buzzwire-game) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)