Engineer, Embedded Software II - Santa Clarita, United States - Sonova AG

Description

Overview

The Software Engineering Professional collaborates with engineers and scientists to develop, modify and/or test software solutions and applications.


What you'll do:

Contribute to efforts of the existing team that conducts research on optimal ways of encoding speech and music for cochlear implant recipients.

Develop firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
Participate in development lifecycle activities including specification, design, debugging, test development, formal verification, failure analysis and sustaining engineering.
Develop and maintain Windows desktop software application using the C# programming language
Ensure adherence of designs and processes to applicable industry standards and internal quality system standards. The successful candidate will routinely interface with other disciplines throughout R&D to balance requirements, performance, schedule and cost.
Other duties as assigned


Travelling Requirement:
N/A

What you bring to the team:

Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Nice to Have
Masters or Ph.
D. preferred.

Work Experience
Work experience acquired in an entry-level position, or appropriate graduate-level study.
Experience in Class-III medical industry is an asset.

Social Competencies
Application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out engineering tasks.
Limited judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections or adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Professional Competencies
Experience in rudimentary programming languages and environments (e.g. C, C++, C#, Python, Matlab, LabView, MS Visual Studio .NET) for automation, test and hardware debug.
Familiarity with the use and programming of requisite test equipment (e.g. logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition and control systems) for customization and automation of repetitive or timing sensitive test and measurement functions.

Analog and RF circuit design, debug, test and verification at the component, board and system level including a solid understanding of PCB layout and fabrication processes and experience optimizing PCB layout for attributes such as signal integrity and self-interference preferred.

Experience with ARM based microcontrollers, Real Time Operating Systems and Digital design preferred. Working knowledge of high level digital design languages (e.g. VHDL, Verilog) and their application to FPGAs is an asset.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all aspects of design, documentation and verification.
Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills within an electrical engineering team and across multidisciplinary engineering groups.
Supervisor screens assignments, selects techniques and procedures. Receives close supervision.
May be responsible for the direction of a few aides, technicians or interns.
Ability to document process and designs properly.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Maintains a positive and collaborative work environment.

Language(s)/ Level
English/ Fluent

IT Skills
Microsoft Office/Engineering Software


Our offer:
Exciting and challenging work environment
Comprehensive benefits package
Training and development opportunities - we believe every employee deserves a development plan. Come, learn, and grow with us

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you

We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better.

We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Senior Manager, Human Resources.


Pay Ranges:
$72,000/yr - $108,000/yr

Based on location


Health Benefits & Perks:
Medical, dental and vision coverage*Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match*Company paid life/ad&d insurance

Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available

Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)

STD LTD Buy-ups available

Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO & paid holidays*Employee Assistance Program

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place.

We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

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