What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering- Embedded Systems Intern position at TransMedics, Inc.?
Job Description
About TransMedics
TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), an advanced medical technology platform combining hardware, software, and real-time data systems. Our Software Engineering team develops embedded systems that power critical device functionality within a highly regulated medical device environment.
Position Summary
The Software Engineering Intern (Embedded Systems) will support the development, testing, and verification of embedded medical device software. This role provides hands-on exposure to real-time systems, low-level programming, and regulated software development processes.
The intern will collaborate with experienced engineers to support development on Linux or RTOS-based platforms using C/C and scripting languages.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
You’ll gain exposure to real embedded medical device systems, contribute to low-level software development, and build experience in a regulated engineering environment where software reliability directly impacts patient outcomes.
Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.
TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.
Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc.
www.TransMedics.com
Employee Benefit
Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
Dental
Vision
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401K Plan
Pet insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About TransMedics
TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), an advanced medical technology platform combining hardware, software, and real-time data systems. Our Software Engineering team develops embedded systems that power critical device functionality within a highly regulated medical device environment.
Position Summary
The Software Engineering Intern (Embedded Systems) will support the development, testing, and verification of embedded medical device software. This role provides hands-on exposure to real-time systems, low-level programming, and regulated software development processes.
The intern will collaborate with experienced engineers to support development on Linux or RTOS-based platforms using C/C and scripting languages.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
- Assist in development and maintenance of embedded software on Linux or RTOS platforms
- Contribute to C/C code development and debugging
- Support integration of firmware with hardware systems
- Assist with writing scripts to automate development or test workflows
- Support software verification and validation activities
- Assist with execution of test protocols and documentation of results
- Participate in debugging and root cause investigations
- Help maintain traceability between requirements and test cases
- Assist in evaluation and validation of software development tools
- Support configuration management and version control processes
- Contribute to documentation required under medical device quality systems
- Work closely with Software, Systems, and Hardware Engineering teams
- Follow structured software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
- Adhere to regulatory, safety, and documentation standards
- Embedded systems development in medical devices
- Linux and/or RTOS-based firmware environments
- Real-time software design considerations
- Software verification & validation (V&V) in regulated industries
- Cross-functional collaboration between hardware and software teams
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student
- Strong programming and scripting skills
- Experience with C/C
- Familiarity with Linux or RTOS environments preferred
- Coursework in embedded systems or operating systems a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
You’ll gain exposure to real embedded medical device systems, contribute to low-level software development, and build experience in a regulated engineering environment where software reliability directly impacts patient outcomes.
Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.
TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.
Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc.
www.TransMedics.com
Employee Benefit
Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
Dental
Vision
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401K Plan
Pet insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.