Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Contract
Location:
Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)
Contract:
6 months (potential extension)
Rate:
Competitive
About the Role
We are seeking a
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
to join a team developing advanced medical device technology.
This role focuses on
embedded firmware development
,
secure systems
, and
hardware integration
in a regulated environment.
If you have strong
C/C++ programming skills
, experience with
microcontrollers
, and knowledge of
medical device compliance
, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
Develop
embedded firmware in C/C++
for
8/16/32-bit microcontrollers
(Atmel, TI, ST).
Design and implement
secure bootloaders
and robust
software architecture
.
Integrate hardware interfaces (
RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C
) and peripherals (
RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD
).
Perform
unit and integration testing
using automation and static code analysis tools.
Debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Ensure compliance with
IEC *****
,
FDA
,
EU MDR
, and
ISO *****
throughout development.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment.
Essential Skills
Embedded firmware development
experience (7+ years) with
C/C++
for microcontrollers.
Strong
C/C++ programming
skills for
8/16/32-bit microcontrollers
(Atmel, TI, ST).
Expertise in
hardware interfaces
(RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and
peripheral integration
(RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD).
Knowledge of
secure bootloaders
,
firmware updates
, and
software architecture
principles.
Familiarity with
IEC *****
,
FDA
,
EU MDR
, and
ISO *****
compliance requirements.
Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Desirable Skills
Experience with
CI/CD pipelines
, configuration management, and cloud-based tools.
Exposure to
Agile/Scrum
methodologies.
Background in
medical device development
or other safety-critical systems.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to work on
cutting-edge medical technology
, applying your
embedded firmware expertise
,
C/C++ programming skills
, and
regulatory compliance knowledge
to projects that improve lives globally.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Skills
Embedded firmware development experience (7+ years) with C/C++ for microcontrollers.
Strong C/C++ programming skills for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST).
Expertise in hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripheral integration (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD).
Knowledge of secure bootloaders, firmware updates, and software architecture principles.
Familiarity with IEC *****, FDA, EU MDR, and ISO ***** compliance requirements.
Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Desirable Skills
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and cloud-based tools.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Background in medical device development or other safety-critical systems.
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