yA growing medical device company is seeking a hands-on Principal FPGA Engineer to lead the development of FPGA-based firmware and embedded software for an innovative therapeutic platform
.This is an individual contributor role within a small, multidisciplinary product development team. The engineer will contribute throughout the full development lifecycle, including system architecture, requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, design verification, and production release
Key Responsibiliti
- esLead the architecture, design, and development of FPGA firmware and embedded software for regulated medical devic
- esDevelop and maintain code using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVeril
- ogTranslate user and system needs into technical requirements and design specificatio
- nsImplement signal-processing algorithms, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and control functionali
- tyDevelop prototypes and proof-of-concept systems using FPGAs and system-on-module platfor
- msOptimize code and algorithms based on hardware, performance, and system constrain
- tsCreate design documentation, test protocols, verification reports, release notes, and risk-management documentati
- onPerform laboratory testing, system integration, debugging, verification, and validati
- onSupport design controls and software development processes in accordance with applicable medical device standar
- dsCollaborate with software, electrical, systems, clinical, quality, and product tea
- msSupport firmware updates, product enhancements, compliance testing, and production release activiti
- esContribute to development tools, procedures, work instructions, and technical best practic
- esManage development activities within an Agile environme
- ntTravel occasionally, up to approximately 1
5%
Qualificati
- onsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fi
- eld4+ years of experience developing firmware or software for medical devices or other highly regulated produ
- ctsStrong experience with FPGA architecture, development, testing, and implementat
- ionProficiency with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVeri
- logExperience developing embedded systems that interact directly with hardw
- areExperience supporting medical devices through design controls, verification, validation, and product rele
- aseFamiliarity with IEC 62304, IEC 60601, FDA Quality System requirements, and international medical device regulati
- onsUnderstanding of software risk management, cybersecurity, version control, code reviews, static analysis, unit testing, and system test
- ingExperience with signal processing, algorithm implementation, or hardware-based optimizat
- ionStrong technical documentation, problem-solving, communication, and organizational ski
- llsAbility to operate independently while collaborating effectively within a small, fast-moving t
Preferred Experi
- enceMaster’s degree in a relevant engineering discip
- lineSoftware or hardware development tool valida
- mentExperience working within an early-stage or entrepreneurial medical device environ