Adraxe: Principal Firmware Engineer

<meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the role</strong></b><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">This Principal Embedded Software Engineer will lead the design and development of safety-critical firmware for advanced implantable neurostimulator systems. The person in this role will architect, implement, and verify embedded software that drives closed-loop neural stimulation and sensing technologies, enabling life-changing therapy for patients with epilepsy.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As a senior technical leader, you will work closely with cross-functional teams—including systems, hardware, firmware, and clinical engineering—to deliver innovative and compliant software solutions that meet stringent regulatory and performance standards.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">This position will report directly to the VP and Chief engineer and will have significant input into Adraxe strategy, planning, and operations.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you'll do</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Leading the embedded software development lifecycle for implantable and external neurostimulator components, from concept through verification and release</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Architecting and implementing real-time embedded software for neural stimulation control, sensing, and wireless telemetry (implant-to-external communication)</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Developing algorithms and control loops for stimulation pattern generation, current regulation, and neural signal acquisition and processing</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensuring compliance with IEC 62304 (software life cycle), ISO 14971 (risk management), ISO 13485 (quality systems), and FDA/MDR design control requirements</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborating cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and algorithm engineers to define software-hardware interfaces, timing requirements, and safety mechanisms</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Driving verification and validation (V&amp;V) activities, including unit, integration, and system-level testing to ensure reliability and traceability</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Conducting and contributing to risk management activities, including FMEAs, fault detection strategies, and safety classification of software modules</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Mentoring and coaching software engineers, establishing best practices in embedded design, coding standards, documentation, and testing</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Contributing to regulatory documentation and participating in audits and submissions for FDA, MDR, and other global regulatory bodies</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">Evaluating emerging technologies (e.g., ultra-low-power MCUs, secure wireless protocols, closed-loop control frameworks) to enhance neurostimulation system capabilities</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">10+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, with 5+ years in Class III medical devices or equivalent safety-critical systems</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Expert proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems (ARM Cortex-M or equivalent microcontrollers)</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), interrupt-driven design, power management, and low-latency control systems</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hands-on experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., BLE, proprietary RF, inductive telemetry) and implant-to-external communication</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven experience with software development under IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA 21 CFR 820 design control frameworks</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated ability to lead software architecture and mentor teams</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in regulated design documentation</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preferred Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with implantable neurostimulators, deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal cord stimulation (SCS), peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), or closed-loop neuromodulation systems</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with neural signal processing, ADC/DAC design, and stimulation control</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with MATLAB/Python for modeling, test automation, or algorithm prototyping</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of cybersecurity standards for medical devices (FDA premarket guidance, ISO/IEC 81001-5-1)</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with requirements management and traceability tools</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with version control (e.g., Git), requirement management (e.g., DOORS, Jama), and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with secure boot, cryptography, and OTA firmware update strategies</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of software development management techniques</span></li><li style="color:windowtext;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Physical and Other Requirements</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position is located in Plymouth MN. </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position is a hybrid position with an expectation of roughly 75% in office and 25% remote work. </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position requires approximately 15% Travel including international travel. </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><br><br></p> <meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Job Title:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Principal Firmware Engineer</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Company: </strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Adraxe </span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Job Type:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Full-Time</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Plymouth, MN (Hybrid)</span></p><h1 style="margin:32px 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.38;font-weight:600;font-size:18pt;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Adraxe - Company Overview</span></h1><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(13,13,13);white-space:pre-wrap;">Adraxe Corporation is an innovative medical device startup focused on the design, development, and launch of breakthrough, minimally invasive neuromodulation solutions to address unmet patient needs. The results from the first clinical epilepsy patients are encouraging and we are at the important stage of hiring key personnel, to accelerate our progress and starting our full product and clinical development. Our goal is to revolutionize neurological care with life-compatible, closed-loop neuromodulation therapies, starting with epilepsy.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:4px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px;"><br></p>