Boston Scientific Principal Firmware Engineer 

United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 

699156744

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in and successfully contribute to project teams typically including the following activities: product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process capability studies, research investigations (animal and clinical studies), report preparation, and process/test documentation
• Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines
• Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments
• Design, procure, and fabricate tooling and fixtures
• Perform troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process
• Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results independently
• Prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community
• Responsible for engineering documentation
• May train and/or provide work direction to other engineers and technicians
• Work cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success
• Demonstrate Product Life Cycle system knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Communicate proactively

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant R&D experience
• Experience in embedded firmware development C/C++, and code development processes with debugging emulation and simulation tools
• Understanding of basic hardware/software interface
• 10-20% global travel

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with FPGAs, especially with soft-core processors
• Experience with PIC MCUs and ARM Cortex-M
• Familiarity with software development life cycles
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Matlab or other programming language
• Experience with developing Medical Imaging Products
• Able to apply product life-cycle development process independently

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.