Firmware Engineer
Actalent · Santa Clara, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$70/hrContract
Contract position based in Santa Clara, CA. Position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.
About the role
Design and develop software for medical device product(s) in full compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and consistent with FDA, ISO, and MDD requirements. Focused on supporting new product development.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for medical devices using C programming and microcontrollers.
- Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Implement and maintain hardware communications drivers such as 1-Wire, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB, and CAN protocols.
- Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and cybersecurity applications using tools like Blackduck and VectorCAST.
- Create and maintain documentation for medical device software.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Intermediate-level experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C programming and microcontroller-based systems.
- Experience with RTOS, hardware communication protocols, and medical device software development.
- Familiarity with Blackduck and VectorCAST tools.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).
Pay
$70.00 - $70.00/hr.
Schedule
Fully onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.