Contractor job Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Contract

Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)
Contract: 6 months (potential extension)
Rate: Competitive

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a team developing advanced medical device technology. This role focuses on embedded firmware development, secure systems, and hardware integration in a regulated environment. If you have strong C/C++ programming skills, experience with microcontrollers, and knowledge of medical device compliance, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST).
• Design and implement secure bootloaders and robust software architecture.
• Integrate hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripherals (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD).
• Perform unit and integration testing using automation and static code analysis tools.
• Debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, FDA, EU MDR, and ISO 13485 throughout development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment.

• Embedded firmware development experience (7+ years) with C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST).
• Expertise in hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripheral integration (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD).
• Knowledge of secure bootloaders, firmware updates, and software architecture principles.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, FDA, EU MDR, and ISO 13485 compliance requirements.
• Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and cloud-based tools.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Background in medical device development or other safety-critical systems.

This is a chance to work on cutting-edge medical technology, applying your embedded firmware expertise, C/C++ programming skills, and regulatory compliance knowledge to projects that improve lives globally.

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