Staff R&D Engineer

Accountabilities

• • Serve as the primary embedded firmware developer for an STM32-based daughter board used to precisely control temperature during molecular diagnostic assays.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded firmware supporting diagnostic systems, with a strong focus on real-time behavior and system accuracy.
  • Become a subject matter expert in the relevant diagnostic assays and use that expertise to help cross-functional teams investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Diagnose difficult edge-case problems involving accuracy, firmware behavior, hardware interactions, and real-time system performance.
  • Develop firmware on a Cortex-A53-based platform to support and integrate with the embedded daughter board.
  • Design and implement firmware for new hardware systems that extend the capabilities and performance of molecular diagnostic platforms.
  • Develop real-time logic across multiple embedded environments, including bare-metal applications and interrupt service routines (ISRs).
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and other R&D teams to translate technical requirements into robust embedded solutions.
  • Contribute technical expertise to the development and improvement of mature products as they progress toward commercialization.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and resolving complex embedded systems issues.
  • Travel locally as needed to support manufacturing activities, including short trips to nearby manufacturing sites.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least 6 years of experience, or a doctoral degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience developing embedded systems using C and/or C++.
  • Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Strong experience with bare-metal programming and interrupt service routines (ISRs).
  • Solid understanding of real-time programming concepts and their application in embedded systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly for complex or difficult-to-reproduce system behavior.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical findings clearly.
  • Experience in molecular diagnostics or the biotechnology industry is highly desirable.
  • Experience developing or maintaining industrial process-control logic, either professionally or academically, is advantageous.
  • Professional experience using logic analyzers is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively with both mature technologies and new hardware platforms.
  • Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as occasional local travel to manufacturing sites is required.

  Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $165,000–$185,000, subject to experience, qualifications, and applicable compensation policies.
  • Eligibility for bonus or incentive compensation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available, including remote work for eligible employees, subject to role and business requirements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a life sciences and diagnostic technology environment.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced molecular diagnostic systems with meaningful healthcare impact.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary R&D environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.