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Penumbra

R&D Engineer II - Embedded Firmware

Penumbra, Alameda, California, United States, 94501

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Overview

As an R&D Engineer at Penumbra, you will be hands-on, prototyping the next generation of medical devices. You will roll up your sleeves to relentlessly iterate new ideas for electro-mechanical systems, and work collaboratively to apply creativity at all stages of the design process, from concept to commercialization, with the aim of having a profound positive impact on patients worldwide. What You'll Work On

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 embedded software/firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes Dive into first generation firmware/software tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation Create detailed software/firmware functional specifications Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall product development Support product through pre- and post-production release including manufacturing and testing at contract manufacturers What You\'ll Bring

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 computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field required 1+ years of experience preferred Hands-on experience developing prototype software/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 Embedded systems design, unit testing, end-to-end testing on hardware, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), algorithm design, signal processing, microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex M4/M7, etc.), controls algorithms (e.g., PWM, PID), RTOS and/or bare metal Familiarity with board bring-up, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes; connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred Working Conditions

General office environment. Travel 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, reach with hands and arms, and use a computer, with extended sitting periods. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Compensation & Location

Alameda, CA Starting Base Salary is $97,000/year - $127,000/year Individual compensation will vary over time based on factors such as performance, skill level, competencies, work location, and shift What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded. • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world\'s most devastating diseases. • A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year (increases with tenure), and paid sick time in compliance with applicable laws. Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products with a broad portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States and select international markets. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you reside in the State of California, please refer to Penumbra\'s Privacy Notice for California Residents. For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra\'s AAP Policy Statement.

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