Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the 1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA."¯ These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson''s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects. Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer. The Senior Engineer participates in the design of new best in class implantable and external neuromodulation devices, for the treatment of chronic pain and neurological disorders. The Senior Engineer designs embedded software and firmware and development tools in a fast-paced cross-functional design environment, and is current on new technologies and design practices. This includes providing instruction, oversight, and mentoring to other design engineers and pushing for excellence in themselves and the team. WHAT YOU''LL DOFunctions as a key firmware/software development expert within the organizationFirmware / embedded software design for the product using advanced engineering and scientific principlesWorks with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to solves difficult technical issues with a methodical, data-driven approachCreate novel design solutions that expand the business''s intellectual propertyDevelops requirements, development plans, test plans and risk management solutions.Provide technical solutions for developing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Cybersecurity and low power embedded softwareEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRINGRequiredBachelor''s degree in electrical, computer engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience in the design and analysis of real-time embedded firmware designs with low power, mixed signal processorsExperience with design and implementation of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) designs and cybersecurity/data transfer best practicesExperience implementing BLE 4.2 attribute protocol and familiar with Apple and Google BLE stacksExperience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) software development and bare-metal microprocessor developmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Experience with software development for medical devices and IEC 62304 complianceDemonstrated knowledge of medical device design controls (21 CFR Part 820) and project managementExperience with processor interfaces such as SPI, I2C, JTAG and UARTMaster''s degree in computer engineering or related fieldExperience with digital signal processing, data analysis and/or machine learningExperience planning project deliveries, milestones, and schedules and leading sub-teams in the delivery of firmware tasksWHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Created: 2021-11-29