Senior Firmware Manager

Searching for a Senior Firmware Manager  who will lead the embedded software team in design, development, and commercialization of new wearable diabetes care products. My client is recruiting for a highly driven Firmware Manager with a passion for problem solving and a proven track record of successfully leading embedded projects. The Firmware Manager II will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage both in house and outsourced embedded software resources
2. Split time between management and programming (~80% management & ~20% programming)
3. Write firmware for Microchip and Silicon Labs Microcontrollers/SoCs
4. Lead embedded architecture design and code reviews
5. Support integration activities with other teams (Electrical, Software, Systems, Mechanical & Quality)
6. Support verification & validation testing of firmware and systems
7. Manage design tradeoffs on performance, risk, manufacturability, and cost
8. Participate in Risk Analysis meetings
9. Establish, maintain, and enforce Firmware development SOP’s and practices
10. Write software development plans
11. Write architecture documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
2. 10+ years of design and development experience in embedded software
3. 2+ years of management experience
4. 3+ years working in medical device
5. Proficiency in C programming and debugging.
6. Experience in Microcontroller-based bare-metal software development and RTOS
7. Understanding of Standards: FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and IEC 62304
8. Experience with communication protocols & stacks.
9. Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) systems
10. Experience with UART, USB, I2C, and SPI
11. Knowledge of modern best practices for professional software development including agile development, scrum, secure coding standards, code reviews, source control
12. Strong written and oral communication skills
13. Strong interpersonal skills
14. Proven track record of effective teamwork within a cross functional team

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with wearable/portable devices
2. Cybersecurity knowledge and experience
3. Experience with writing interface code for motors, sensors, batteries, ADCs, and DACs
4. Knowledge/experience in iOS and Android development tools and environments
5. Knowledge of C++, C#, Python, and MATLAB
6. Experience with the unit test software Vector CAST
7. Experience with FMEA and Hazard Analysis
8. Experience with Fail-safe designs
9. Experience with disposables
10. Experience in a fast-paced work environment
11. Firmware development experience on Microchip and Silicon Labs Microcontrollers/ SoCs