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Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic Special Purpose Processor Development Group (SPPDG) needs a limited tenure Firmware Test Engineer for the test and validation of complex embedded systems. As part of this R&D team, the candidate would be expected to perform moderately complex engineering functions which may include embedded software test and development, hardware testing and verification, and software for test. In addition to specific tests, the individual will be responsible for configuring and verifying collections of physiologic monitors, up to a hundred devices, to support studies and field tests. Specializations include real-time systems, especially ultra-low power portable systems, embedded C code implementations for various architectures. The candidate would be expected to apply technical knowledge and experience to perform moderately complex engineering tasks using state-of-the-art computerized tools as well as learn new tools and techniques; provide knowledge of technology advances related to assigned tasking and area(s) of specialization; participate in design reviews; obtain materials needed to complete assignments; analyze data; document testing and present results to internal audiences. Some travel may be required. This position works under limited supervision to develop tests from provided functional requirements. Completed assignments are reviewed by a supervisor or senior technical group members.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.

Additional qualifications:

The successful candidate is expected to have experience in firmware development, test, and verification. This experience should include familiarity with the following: basic lab equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.), logic analyzers, embedded IDEs, C programming language, embedded architectures, serial communication protocols, and general firmware and debug skills. The ability to generate a test based on a description or functional requirement, further, an expectation to document test plans, test executions, and present results. The successful candidate must be able to convey technical details to team members.

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with ARM Cortex M4 core, use and debug of serial communication protocols specifically UART, I2C, SPI. Experience with Python language especially for testing. Familiarity with version management software such as Git. RF communications debug, test, and verification. Experience working in multithreaded RTOS environments. Experience and/or interest in applying engineering knowledge to physiologic signals such as photoplethysmography, electrocardiograms, and activity monitoring.

Additional desirable skills include the ability to document instructions to aid in programming, debug, test, and verification. Familiarity with embedded coding standards and the ability to apply these standards. Experience participating in code and design reviews. Ability to analyze data quickly and determine best path forward for debug. Ability to debug embedded systems in real time. Experience using debuggers to set breakpoints, watch variables, analyze stack usage, and monitor RTOS mechanisms.

Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret clearance and adhere to security requirements as described in the NISPOM. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$91,561.60 - $137,384.00 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday; Work schedule of 9 hours per day, 9 weekdays per two week pay period. This is a two-year limited tenure appointment.

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Baird

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.