We are seeking an entry-level Firmware Engineer to join our team supporting advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. In this role, you will learn to design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software that supports reliable, real-time performance for sophisticated medical devices, while gaining exposure to modern AI-assisted approaches that can improve development quality and innovation.
You would bring some hands-on experience with C++ and object-oriented design and a strong interest in growing those skills with support from experienced teams.
We believe great engineering starts with strong fundamentals and a growth mindset. If you’re early in your career, passionate about building robust software, eager to learn from experienced engineers, and excited to contribute to technology that improves patient care, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification.Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain embedded software using C++ and object-oriented programming principles
- Learn how real-time firmware components interface with custom hardware while supporting requirements for safety, reliability, determinism, and testability
- Collaborate with system, hardware, and firmware teams to understand product requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks
- Participate in design and code reviews to learn and apply coding standards, best practices, and expectations for high-quality software development
- Work within an Agile development environment, including sprint planning, task execution, and continuous improvement activities
- Build troubleshooting skills by investigating defects, documenting findings, and working with teammates to resolve issues
- Communicate progress clearly, ask questions early, and take ownership of assigned work with team support
- Bring curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development, exploring responsible ways to use AI tools to improve code quality, testing, documentation, and developer efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Coursework, internship, co-op, project, or academic experience using C++ and object-oriented programming concepts
- Foundational understanding of embedded systems, firmware, computer architecture, operating systems, or closely related software concepts
- Willingness to learn the software development life cycle, from requirements through implementation, testing, and verification
- Must be willing to work on-site in Waukesha, WI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or personal project experience related to embedded software, firmware, or hardware/software integration
- Exposure to software testing, debugging, version control, continuous integration, or automated test practices
- Exposure to debugging tools such as emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or simulation environments
- Familiarity with a real-time operating system (RTOS), Linux-based development environment, or embedded development toolchain
- Interest in working in a regulated environment with structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and results
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Coursework, internship, co-op, project, or academic experience using C++ and object-oriented programming
- Foundational understanding of embedded systems, firmware, computer architecture, operating systems, or related software concepts
- Willingness to learn the software development lifecycle, including requirements, implementation, testing, and verification
- Willingness to work on-site in Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Experience related to embedded software, firmware, or hardware/software integration
- Exposure to software testing, debugging, version control, continuous integration, or automated testing
- Exposure to emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or simulation environments
- Familiarity with an RTOS, Linux-based development environment, or embedded development toolchain
- Interest in working in a regulated environment with structured requirements, design, testing, and results documentation
GE Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options with HSA-eligible choices and preventive care coverage. Mental health and well-being support programs are also emphasized as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as meaningful, with a 401(k) match and additional programs such as student-loan matching in some descriptions. Legacy pension and retiree medical obligations for certain closed groups also signal continued support for long-tenured populations.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable and role-linked earning opportunities appear attractive in some job families, including high on-target earnings potential in certain sales roles. Additional role-based perks like company cars and travel-related reimbursements further increase the perceived value of total rewards in those positions.
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What We Do
Every day millions of people feel the impact of our intelligent devices, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world. We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.
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