Embedded Systems Software Engineer Globus Medical
Description
The Embedded Systems Software Engineer will be responsible for various engineering functions of their product lines. This includes bringing a product from idea/concept through design, prototyping, development testing, design verification and validation, manufacturing, FDA approvals, product introduction and post introduction monitoring. This individual will work with spine surgeons and all other functions of the company to ensure high quality and on-time product introductions. This team player will have experience with multi-tasking in a high energy fast paced environment. The person needs to have strong self-starting qualities to independently manage coordination of multiple projects to ensure timely and successful completion. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging, unconventional/untraditional, and fast paced multi-disciplinary embedded software R&D environment. Must be enthusiastic, positive, even tempered and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, communication, organizational, flexibility and professional.
Responsibilities
Develop embedded software designs for various medical device applications
Perform software design verification and validation activities to ensure designs meet specifications
Perform software design risk management activities according to applicable standards in the medical device field
Understand software requirements per standards and create software design control documents
Unit testing of developed embedded software including static and dynamic testing
Participate in design reviews and in software process development activities
Create and maintain project plans and Design history Files (DHF) for each project
Management of all aspects of project to ensure timely completion of tasks while remaining in full compliance with Globus quality system and other applicable regulatory bodies
Work with marketing and product managers to develop forecasts and market plans
Work with the operations department to setup manufacturing and/or purchasing as appropriate
Assist with product introductions through sales training, customer calls/visits, etc.
Maintain diligent post introduction monitoring to address and customer requests for changes
Research market and competition on an ongoing basis to ensure that Globus has cutting edge technology in all markets entered
Assist in the planning, and maintenance of a state-of-the art embedded systems research laboratory with all necessary equipment.
Develop embedded software life cycle plan and management for new products
Work with PD, Sales & Marketing, and surgeons to identify technology projects
Create reports on the status of various projects
Ensure a steady stream of peer reviewed publications and podium presentations
Create and build a reputation as the best spine research facility in the world
Represent the company in a professional manner to regulatory bodies, Medical Board of Directors, Clinical Investigator Groups, surgeons, societies, and sales force
Assist in product development and integrated system testing activities as required
Assist product development in design reviews and cadaver labs
Special projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
2-5 years experience in a research environment in embedded systems software development preferably with medical devices
Experience with Texas Instruments and Zarlink microcontrollers, DSP, SPI
Extensive experience in C++, Java, Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME), Microsoft Visual Studio
Remarkable knowledge about Windows and Mac systems architecture, developing installer programs, executable software packages in general
Experience in developing Application Programming Interface (API), Graphics User Interface(GUI), WIMP, Post WIMPs
Demonstrated experience working with Human Interface Devices (HIDs), developing USB based interfacing software
Familiar with IEC 60601 and IEC 62304
Bachelors Degree in Engineering required, Masters Preferred
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time
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Valley Forge Business Center
2560 General Armistead Avenue
Audubon, PA 19403
United States
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