Senior Embedded Software Engineer

UMG / DEL MEDICAL, Inc. is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Bloomingdale, IL (onsite). This role helps build and support embedded systems that power medical imaging equipment, with hands-on work across firmware, motion control, and hardware-software integration. Compensation is USD 100,000–150,000 per year, based on experience and knowledge.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware using C and/or C++.
• Build bare-metal firmware for microcontroller-based systems and real-time applications.
• Design and improve motion-control functionality involving motors, encoders, sensors, and actuators.
• Implement and troubleshoot communications protocols including CAN/CANopen, RS-232, I²C, SPI, and Ethernet.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on PCB bring-up, electronic interfaces, and overall hardware-software integration.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, and other diagnostic tools to resolve complex technical issues.
• Create and maintain software verification tests, investigate failures, and improve system reliability.
• Document software architecture, interfaces, requirements, testing, and engineering changes.
• Support prototype development, production troubleshooting, and ongoing product improvements.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 7+ years of professional embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Strong proficiency with embedded C and/or C++.
• Proven experience with bare-metal programming and microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on debugging experience involving electronic hardware and firmware integration issues.
• Experience with embedded communication interfaces and protocols.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently own technical assignments and deliver maintainable, reliable software.

Highly desirable experience

• Motor control, motion-control systems, encoders, feedback loops, or real-time control.
• Medical devices, diagnostic imaging, industrial controls, or other reliability-critical products.
• Altium Designer, PCB development, and electronic schematic interpretation.
• RTOS development, firmware update mechanisms, automated testing, or hardware diagnostics.
• Familiarity with medical-device software lifecycle, risk management, verification, and quality requirements.

Technologies you may work with

C, C++, CAN, CANopen, RS-232, I²C, SPI, Ethernet, plus oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers in microcontroller-based systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and knowledge.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• STD, LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What makes this opportunity different

• Meaningful technical ownership: contribute directly to embedded systems used in medical imaging equipment.
• Hands-on engineering: work with actual electronics, firmware, motors, and integrated systems.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration: partner with electrical, mechanical, and product engineering teams.
• Visible impact: help improve product functionality, reliability, and serviceability.
• Competitive compensation: $100,000–$150,000 annually based on demonstrated expertise.

Application question: Do you require sponsorship at all now or in the future to work in the United States?