Passion for working with embedded software and medical devices? Join our team

at  Laerdal Medical AS

Do you have a passion for working with embedded software and medical devices? Would you like to use your skills to develop products that genuinely make a difference to the lives of millions around the world and help save lives?
We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Medical Devices to join our team in Stavanger, Norway.
Our portfolio of products includes a range of life-saving medical devices used in time-critical emergencies, as well as full-body patient simulators and other specialized training products. In this role you will play an important role in the development and enhancement of our current and future medical devices.
You will work in a vibrant cross-functional team and collaborate closely with fellow embedded software engineers as well as mechanical and electronics engineers, designers, clinicians and product managers. You will have access to a well-equipped electronics lab, mechanical tool shops, 3D-printers, a laser cutter, and a test center.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybernetics, Electronics, Computer Science, or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within related field. Direct experience in medical device software development is highly desirable
• Proficiency in bare-metal embedded C/C++ development on microcontrollers
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multitasking in embedded environments
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, I2C and SPI
• Ability to understand basic electronic schematic diagrams, sensor/actuator datasheets and experience with tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Familiarity with tools for source control, issue tracking, and similar, with experience in environments that require stringent documentation and traceability
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and standards relevant to medical devices, such as IEC 62304
• Fluency in English, written and spoke

SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Design, implement and maintain embedded software for our medical device products, ensuring compliance with medical industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in iterative, multidisciplinary product development activities, such as:
  Prototyping and early concepts
  Requirements and specifications that meet clinical needs and regulatory compliance
  Detailed design and architecture that ensure the reliability and security of medical devices
  Verification and testing in accordance with regulatory standards

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Actively use and help improve established development processes, tools, and best practices
• Ensure that the software meets current expectations related to cybersecurity and data privacy

WHO WE ENVISION WOULD FIT THE ROLE

You are an Embedded Software Engineer with a genuine interest in technology and a background in medical devices or a related field. You are used to working across disciplines and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybernetics, Electronics, Computer Science, or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within related field. Direct experience in medical device software development is highly desirable
• Proficiency in bare-metal embedded C/C++ development on microcontrollers
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multitasking in embedded environments
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, I2C and SPI
• Ability to understand basic electronic schematic diagrams, sensor/actuator datasheets and experience with tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Familiarity with tools for source control, issue tracking, and similar, with experience in environments that require stringent documentation and traceability
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and standards relevant to medical devices, such as IEC 62304
• Fluency in English, written and spoken