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Embedded Systems Engineer (Medical Devices)

Black Canyon Consulting
Location
Ashburn, VA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Platform & DevOps
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4–7+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development
  • Proven ability to generate complex board-level schematics for FPGA-based designs using industry-standard tools
  • Deep working knowledge of the Xilinx toolchain (Vivado, Vitis)
  • Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog for synthesis, simulation, and timing closure
  • Strong experience with embedded Linux (Yocto, PetaLinux, or Buildroot)
  • Fluency in C/C++ or Rust for low-level firmware and driver development; proficiency in Python for scripting and data analysis
Nice to have
  • Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, MDR)
  • Deep experience with precision analog front-ends, ADCs, DACs, and power management ICs
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), SoC design on Zynq/MPSoC/RFSoC platforms, or high-speed transceivers
What the job really is

The Embedded Systems Engineer will work at the intersection of hardware and software to develop next-generation medical devices. Responsibilities include designing and implementing FPGA architectures, generating detailed schematics, developing Linux device drivers, and optimizing embedded systems for performance and safety. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in the full product lifecycle within a regulated framework.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • tuition reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • no salary listed
  • role involves a mix of hardware and software tasks, which may require broad expertise
  • the position is within a regulated industry, which can add complexity to development processes
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