R&D Engineer II - Electrical Hardware/Embedded Systems

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Play a key role in early-stage development of the next generation of Penumbra products

Be a pivotal team member for prototyping and designing electro-mechanical systems for novel, life-saving medical devices.

Own the development of the hardware and associated embedded firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes.

Dive into first generation hardware/firmware tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation

Create detailed hardware/firmware functional specifications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall product development

Support product through pre & postproduction release including manufacturing & testing at contract manufacturers

Position Qualifications

A passion and knack for solving hands-on and multi-disciplinary technical design problems

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge

BS in electrical engineering/ computer engineering/ or related field required

1+ years of experience required

Hands-on experience designing PCBAs including layout, schematic, prototyping and testing.

Hands-on experience developing firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required

Programming experience required, proficiency in languages such as C or C++, and Python preferred

Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred

Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal preferred

Working Conditions

General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 10%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Alameda, CA

Annual Base Salary Range: $97,000/year - $127,000/year.

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.