R&D Engineer II - Embedded Firmware

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EngineeringR&D Engineer

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As an R&D Engineer at Penumbra, you get to be hands-on, prototyping the next generation of medical devices!

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EngineeringR&D Engineer

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 about rolling up their sleeves to relentlessly iterate 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.

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 embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes.

Dive into first generation firmware/software tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation

Create detailed software/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

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 computer engineering/ software engineering/ electrical engineering or related field required

1+ years of experience preferred

Hands-on experience developing prototype software/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

Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), Algorithm design, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32,ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal

Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred

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.

Alameda, CA

Starting Base Salary is $97,000/year - $127,000/year.

Individual compensation will vary over time-based on factors such as performance, skill level, competencies, work location and shift.