Staff R&D Engineer

Danaher Corporation

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Sunnyvale, CA
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23 days ago
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Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.

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TL;DR · Staff R&D Engineer

The Staff R&D Engineer joins the Systems R&D team as a SiCore firmware developer to support molecular diagnostic systems. In this role, you will serve as the primary embedded daughter board firmware developer for an STM32-based board used to precisely control temperature during assay runs. You will also develop firmware on a Cortex-A53 board and innovate on new hardware systems to improve diagnostic capabilities. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose complex problems regarding edge-case accuracy. The role requires expertise in embedded C/C++, RTOS, baremetal programming, ISRs, and real-time programming. You will work within the molecular diagnostics domain to solve technical challenges related to hardware integration and precise thermal control for medical testing products.

What you'll do

  • Develop firmware for STM32-based daughter boards to control temperature during diagnostic studies.
  • Write firmware on Cortex-A53 boards to support the primary daughter board systems.
  • Act as a subject matter expert to diagnose complex edge-case accuracy problems for cross-functional teams.
  • Implement real-time logic across all domains, including baremetal and interrupt service routine (ISR) logic.
  • Innovate on new hardware systems to improve and extend molecular diagnostic capabilities.
  • Maintain and develop embedded C/C++ code within a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, a Master's with 6+ years, or a Doctorate with 3+ years of related work experience is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Embedded C/C++.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with RTOS and Baremetal programming.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with ISRs and real-time programming.
  • Experience in the molecular diagnostics field or biotech industry (preferred).
  • Professional or academic experience in developing and maintaining industrial process control logic (preferred).
  • Professional experience with logic analyzers (preferred).
  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

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