Sr. Embedded SW Engineer

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Title: Sr. Embedded SW Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Duration: 2 Years

Job Description:

Save Lives – Develop software for Cancer Therapy Medical Devices!

Our mission is to save 100,000 lives per year, and we do so by developing cutting edge cancer therapy medical devices. Join our team as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer!

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and self-directed Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in developing cutting edge cancer therapy medical devices.

You will get the chance to test your skills in many areas as you take on the challenge of implementing distributed real time control systems using an objected oriented model driven development methodology.

You will work with an innovative and creative R&D team across multiple engineering disciplines in the design and development of cutting edge cancer therapy machines.

Here are some highlights of this position:

Design and develop Object Oriented real time applications deployed on the VxWorks RTOS.

• · Work with FPGA developers to implement multiple sensor data acquisition and multiple axis motor servo control – you’ll be controlling axes that affect patients’ lives.

• · Work with Electrical and Mechanical engineering team members to perfectly synchronize the X-ray generation and the motion of multiple axes.

• · Design and implement test automation to help ensure the FPGAs and real time applications safety and that they effectively meet the requirements. The equipment you help design kills cancer cells – we have to make sure it’s done safely.

• - Adapt the design onto new technologies.

• · You should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment focused on creating safe, reliable software while meeting schedule commitments.

• · Self-motivated and works well in a team environment. Strong problem analysis and solving capability

• · 7 years relevant professional work experience developing software.

• · Experience developing embedded software for a medical device desired.

• · Excellent Object Oriented Analysis and Design skills and highly proficient in C++ language.

• · Thorough understanding of modern RTOS, embedded systems and networking a big plus.

• · Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or other technical discipline is required.

• · Masters or PhD in a technical field is desired.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.