Hybrid Embedded Software Engineer

Job DescriptionWe are working with a client near McHenry, IL who is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This position will design and develop firmware for microcontroller-based medical devices while working closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory engineering teams.. This is a hybrid position with a 1-2 days a week or remote work. This is a direct hire position. No sponsorship is available. No B2C/C2C. Must live in the north Chicago area. No relocation available. Prior regulatory experience is needed.Duties/Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in Embedded C/C++Develop firmware for microcontroller-based connected medical devicesCreate and maintain device drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), bootloaders, diagnostics, and production test softwareSupport board bring-up, hardware/software integration, debugging, and troubleshootingWork with RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded systemsDevelop communication interfaces using protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT, or similarParticipate in software architecture, requirements development, verification, risk controls, and traceabilityExecute unit, integration, regression, and system testingSupport manufacturing, design transfer, production ramp-up, and post-market product maintenanceEnsure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements throughout the software development lifecycleQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline3+ years of embedded firmware development experienceStrong programming experience in Embedded C/C++Experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollersExperience using embedded development tools, debuggers, and version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)Experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar lab equipmentExperience working with RTOS or bare-metal embedded systemsStrong understanding of software lifecycle processes, testing, verification, and documentationEmbedded firmware development (not application or web software)