Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer (Medical Devices)

Job description This role owns the design and delivery of embedded firmware for a complex, safety‑critical medical device. You will lead firmware architecture, development, verification, and regulatory‑ready documentation from concept through clinical use. You will work hands‑on with bare‑metal and RTOS‑based systems, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and clinical teams in an on‑site engineering environment Client Details A privately backed medical technology company developing innovative devices to address critical cardiovascular conditions. The organisation combines deep engineering expertise with a strong clinical and regulatory focus Description Lead end‑to‑end firmware development for regulated medical devicesDesign and implement bare‑metal and RTOS‑based embedded systemsDefine firmware requirements from system and user needsDrive unit, integration, and system‑level verification activitiesProduce firmware documentation suitable for regulatory submission Profile 15+ years of hands‑on embedded firmware development experienceExpert‑level C/C++ programming for embedded systems (non‑negotiable)Proven experience delivering firmware for regulated products (medical devices strongly preferred; IEC 62304 experience required)Strong, practical experience with bare‑metal firmware and at least one RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, ThreadX, QNX)Deep understanding of microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB; wireless experience highly valued) Job Offer Senior technical ownership on a life‑saving medical deviceOpportunity to influence product architecture and IP from an early stage Skills Firmware engineer