- GE HealthCare Technologies Inc
- Waukesha, WI
- Full-Time
- 13 days ago
Firmware Engineer.
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Firmware Engineer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for an entry-level engineer building embedded software for MRI medical devices.
- The Person:The person will develop and maintain embedded software, learn how firmware interfaces with custom hardware, join design and code reviews, and help investigate defects and resolve issues.
- Requirements:The role calls for C++, object-oriented design, embedded systems, firmware, and a willingness to learn software development from requirements through testing and verification.
About the role
Job Description Summary
Build intelligent technology that improves patient lives.
We are seeking an entry-level Firmware Engineer to join our team supporting advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. In this role, you will learn to design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software that supports reliable, real-time performance for sophisticated medical devices, while gaining exposure to modern AI-assisted approaches that can improve development quality and innovation.
You would bring some hands-on experience with C++ and object-oriented design and a strong interest in growing those skills with support from experienced teams.
We believe great engineering starts with strong fundamentals and a growth mindset. If you’re early in your career, passionate about building robust software, eager to learn from experienced engineers, and excited to contribute to technology that improves patient care, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification.
Job Description
What You’ll DoÂ
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Develop and maintain embedded software using C++ and object-oriented programming principlesÂ
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Learn how real-time firmware components interface with custom hardware while supporting requirements for safety, reliability, determinism, and testabilityÂ
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Collaborate with system, hardware, and firmware teams to understand product requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasksÂ
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Participate in design and code reviews to learn and apply coding standards, best practices, and expectations for high-quality software developmentÂ
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Work within an Agile development environment, including sprint planning, task execution, and continuous improvement activitiesÂ
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Build troubleshooting skills by investigating defects, documenting findings, and working with teammates to resolve issuesÂ
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Communicate progress clearly, ask questions early, and take ownership of assigned work with team supportÂ
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Bring curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development, exploring responsible ways to use AI tools to improve code quality, testing, documentation, and developer efficiencyÂ
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Required QualificationsÂ
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Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldÂ
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Coursework, internship, co-op, project, or academic experience using C++ and object-oriented programming conceptsÂ
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Foundational understanding of embedded systems, firmware, computer architecture, operating systems, or closely related software conceptsÂ
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Willingness to learn the software development life cycle, from requirements through implementation, testing, and verificationÂ
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Preferred QualificationsÂ
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Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or personal project experience related to embedded software, firmware, or hardware/software integrationÂ
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Exposure to software testing, debugging, version control, continuous integration, or automated test practicesÂ
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Exposure to debugging tools such as emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or simulation environmentsÂ
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Familiarity with a real-time operating system (RTOS), Linux-based development environment, or embedded development toolchainÂ
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Interest in working in a regulated environment with structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and resultsÂ
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We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.


GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
