Embedded Software Engineer

Job description:

Software Engineer – Embedded Systems for Medical Imaging

Location: Bloomingdale, IL

Work Type: On-site (not Remote or Hybrid), No relocation assistance

Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing

Join the team engineering the future of medical imaging.

At Del Medical, we design and manufacture advanced X-ray imaging systems trusted by healthcare providers around the world. We're seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to develop the real-time control and embedded software that drives our imaging technology.

This is not a generic software development role — it's a hands-on engineering position working at the intersection of electronics, motion control, and medical device compliance. You will see your code control motors, sensors, displays, and automation systems inside life-saving medical equipment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain 
  bare-metal microcontroller firmware
   for medical imaging systems.
• Program and optimize 
  real-time systems
   for deterministic, safety-critical operation.
• Design and implement software for 
  industrial communication protocols
   (CAN bus, CANOpen, RS-232, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, TCP/IP, BSD sockets).
• Integrate 
  motion control
   components including DC and brushless motors, servo drives, and position sensors.
• Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Ensure all development meets 
  IEC 62304
   and 
  ISO 13485
   standards for medical devices.

What We're Looking For

Mandatory:

• 5 years of professional experience in 
  bare-metal microcontroller programming
  .
• Strong background in 
  embedded electronics
   design and debugging.
• Proficiency with 
  industrial buses
  , particularly 
  CAN bus
  .
• Expertise in 
  real-time systems
  .

Highly Desired:

• Motion control and automation experience.
• Knowledge of DC/BLDC motors, servo drives, ADC, TFT LCD displays.
• Experience with TCP/IP, BSD sockets, and CANOpen protocol.
• Communication interface experience (RS-232, I2C, SPI, Ethernet).

Preferred:

• GUI programming with 
  C
   (object-oriented design).
• Development on 
  STMicroelectronics
   or 
  ATMEL/Microchip
   platforms.
• Prior experience in 
  medical devices
   or other regulated, safety-critical industries.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in 
  Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
  , or related discipline.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Direct impact on healthcare technology used worldwide.
• A small, 
  expert engineering team
   with big-company stability.
• Competitive pay, health benefits, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute ideas that shape product design.
• A 90 year history of excellence in medical imaging manufacturing.

About Del Medical:

We've been pioneering medical imaging technology for decades, delivering reliable and precise systems to hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers around the world. At Del Medical, your engineering expertise helps healthcare professionals make faster, more accurate diagnoses — and saves lives in the process.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Del Medical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Apply today to work on projects where your embedded systems skills make a real-world impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000