Lead Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Lead Firmware Engineer Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Months Job Description: As a Firmware Engineer, you will develop, enhance, and maintain embedded firmware for medical devices. You will work within an established architecture, implement new features, fix defects, and support verification and documentation activities in a regulated environment. Mandatory skills · Embedded firmware development using C/C++ · 5-7 years of experience in MCU‑based real‑time systems · Strong understanding of RTOS concepts, interrupts, timers, and state machines · Hands‑on debugging using JTAG/SWD, logs, and unit tests · Experience with Git and Agile development methodologies · Strong fundamentals in data structures, memory management, and debugging Good-to-Have Skills Experience with Python Exposure to low power embedded designs Knowledge of communication protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, BLE Exposure to medical device software development and IEC 62304 Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ for real‑time MCU‑based systems · Implement features and resolve defects with guidance from senior engineers · Perform debugging using standard embedded tools (JTAG/SWD, logging, unit tests) · Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards and best practices · Contribute to unit, integration, and system‑level testing · Maintain traceability between requirements, implementation, and test cases · Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Systems, EE, ME, and QA