Senior Staff Firmware Verification Engineer

Key Skills: MATLAB, Experiment Design, Analog & digital circuits, Medical Devices

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform systems integration engineering and hands-on triaging across Cepheid instruments, subsystems, and diagnostic platforms
• Execute laboratory testing in engineering, instrument, and molecular biology labs using Cepheid diagnostic systems and related equipment
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and areas for investigation.
• Define, document, and maintain system architecture and technical requirements in compliance with Quality and Regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Electrical, Customer Care, and Biochemistry) to drive technical deliverables and system validation

Skills Required:

• Proven experience developing and integrating complex instrumentation systems incorporating optical, mechanical, thermal, and firmware/software components in regulated industry environments
• Proficiency in experimental design, test result interpretation, and conducting failure investigations using established engineering methodologies
• Advanced data analysis expertise with proficiency in software packages such as Origin, Matlab, Minitab, or Image Analysis Software
• Demonstrated expertise in authoring and maintaining system architecture documents, requirements specifications, traceability matrices, and performing risk and failure analysis

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, molecular biology, life sciences, or related technical discipline with 8+ years of industry laboratory experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of industry laboratory experience in roles such as System Integration Engineer, System Development Engineer, Product Development Engineer, or Physicist