Firmware Integrator and V&V Contractor

Roles and Responsibilities

• Represent the Firmware team throughout the design control process—from requirements development and design planning through release.
• Lead the definition of integration requirements, verification planning, verification execution and manage controlled integration activities across subsystems.
• Drive Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and enable continuous testing workflows to strengthen product quality and development efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams across sites to identify and manage technical program risks, dependencies, integration risks, and design trade‑offs.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and support Design History File (DHF) release.
• Demonstrate leadership in Verification & Validation (V&V) strategy development, planning, and execution.
• Serve as the ALM administrator to facilitate effective requirements and test management for the team.
• Exhibit strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries, accompanied by clear technical communication and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with 10+ years of technical experience and established technology-leadership credentials across disciplines and functions.
• Strong experience in the design, development, and integration of hardware, software, and system-level solutions—preferably within medical device domains such as CT or MR.
• Expert-level ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, influence technical and strategic decisions, and maintain a long-term, strategic perspective.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering on project goals while meeting requirements for quality, performance, and schedule.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess data objectively, anticipate obstacles, and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Working knowledge of tools such as ALM, ClearQuest, and Rally.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work effectively with global teams, including flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones.