Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management (AWM) division is on a journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in wound care.
We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer, who will lead the research and development of Firmware / Embedded software for connected Wound therapy medical devices and digital products.
The person in this role will work with the Director of R&D – AWM Software Development and Digitally Enabled Products. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience designing and developing software for connected / IoT devices and low-power wearable digital devices from concept to market launch.
What will you be doing?
Develop algorithms and controllers in an embedded-C environment for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices
Work closely with Systems Engineers and other cross-functional team members to define the software architecture, create software requirements, design and implement the software system
Write embedded test code for testing all software components and functionality, from implementation of unit test through to software integration and system test
Participate in code reviews during development sprints. Provide technical feedback to drive improved product / code quality
Create and maintained robust software documentation packages to demonstrate that the products are safe, effective and aligned with the relevant standards and design control requirements
What will you need to be successful?
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
8+ years of related experience with a BS degree
5+ Years of related experience with an MS degree
Hands-on experience with development and troubleshooting of real-time applications on embedded targets
Experience with implementing embedded software systems for low-power wearable devices based on Nordic Semiconductors NRF52 microcontrollers or similar
Experience implementing BLE communication stack and/or other wireless communication and networking protocols
Experience with a regulated software development processes or familiarity with FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304 is a plus
Experience with low level debugging using scope, JTAG, and software debuggers
Experience with software configuration tools such as Git, defect management tools such as Jira, and requirement management tools
Experience in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS , SafeRTOS etc.
Travel: 10%
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Skills Required
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
- 8+ years of related experience with a BS degree
- Experience with embedded software systems for low-power wearable devices
- Hands-on experience with development and troubleshooting of real-time applications
- Experience implementing BLE communication stack and/or other wireless communication protocols
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
