About the role#
Bracco is seeking a Firmware Engineering Co-op to support the development and testing of next-generation medical devices. You will work under the direction of experienced engineers on projects involving angiography, physiology, and imaging. This role involves a 2-3 semester rotation, with a commitment of 40 hours per week. The position is primarily remote, with the office located in Pleasanton, California.
What you'll do#
- Develop firmware for microcontroller devices and embedded software.
- Implement cybersecurity features and work with real-time operating systems.
- Apply firmware design skills to realize algorithms or applications based on MCU, DSP, or ARM systems.
- Manage project activities from definition and requirements gathering to code review and final release.
- Create and implement firmware test plans and protocols, and generate associated test reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, RA, test engineers, and hardware engineers.
- Make and justify technical decisions regarding product design.
- Document solutions for manufacturing and provide technical support during the product launch phase.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- Familiarity with firmware architecture, embedded system hardware, and development environments.
- Strong coding skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience with emulators and JTAG debugging.
- Proficiency in Python for integration test script development.
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycles and Software Test Life Cycles.
- Ability to perform code reviews, static code analysis, and dynamic code analysis.
- Proficiency with analytical tools like debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of motor controls, digital signal processing, or real-time operating systems is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Pleasanton, California (Hybrid/Remote).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour for undergraduate students.
- Term: Rolling start dates, with a preference for January or May starts.
About Bracco
Bracco is a healthcare group that focuses on diagnostic imaging. The company produces contrast agents used to improve diagnostic accuracy in radiology and cardiology. It also develops medical devices and administration systems through its subsidiary ACIST. Based in Milan, the firm operates in over 110 markets globally. It employs approximately 1,905 people.
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