Firmware Engineer

GE Healthcare
Waukesha, WI, United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Adobe InDesign Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Code Review Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Software Debugging Linux
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Embedded Software Emulators Firmware Integrated Development Environments Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Object-Oriented Software Development Scrum Methodology Real-Time Operating Systems Software Engineering Systems Integration Information Technology Software Version Control

Job description

  • Develop and maintain embedded software using C++ and object-oriented programming principles
  • Learn how real-time firmware components interface with custom hardware while supporting requirements for safety, reliability, determinism, and testability
  • Collaborate with system, hardware, and firmware teams to understand product requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks
  • Participate in design and code reviews to learn and apply coding standards, best practices, and expectations for high-quality software development
  • Work within an Agile development environment, including sprint planning, task execution, and continuous improvement activities
  • Build troubleshooting skills by investigating defects, documenting findings, and working with teammates to resolve issues
  • Communicate progress clearly, ask questions early, and take ownership of assigned work with team support
  • Bring curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development , exploring responsible ways to use AI tools to improve code quality, testing, documentation, and developer efficiency

Requirements

You would bring some hands-on experience with C++ and object-oriented design and a strong interest in growing those skills with support from experienced teams.

We believe great engineering starts with strong fundamentals and a growth mindset. If you’re early in your career, passionate about building robust software, eager to learn from experienced engineers, and excited to contribute to technology that improves patient care, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification., * Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

  • Coursework, internship, co-op, project, or academic experience using C++ and object-oriented programming concepts
  • Foundational understanding of embedded systems, firmware, computer architecture, operating systems, or closely related software concepts
  • Willingness to learn the software development life cycle, from requirements through implementation, testing, and verification, * Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or personal project experience related toembeddedsoftware, firmware, or hardware/software integration
  • Exposure to software testing, debugging, version control, continuous integration, or automated test practices
  • Exposure to debugging tools such as emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or simulation environments
  • Familiarity with a real-time operating system (RTOS), Linux-based development environment, or embedded development toolchain
  • Interest in working in a regulated environment with structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and results

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership -always with unyielding integrity.

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