Firmware Engineering Co-op

We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day!

At Bracco Medical Technologies, every employee has an impact on our Mission to empower lifesaving decisions. We create medical devices that give healthcare providers the insights they need to confidently and safely diagnose patients. Our unique line of products includes Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Cardiovascular Imaging contrast delivery (CVi), and CT and MRI contrast delivery systems. As part of the Bracco Group, Bracco Medical Technologies benefits from the resources of a multinational conglomerate with broad expertise in cath lab and radiology suite technology and a dedication to continuous advancement.

We are looking for a Firmware Engineering Co-op who is interested in a challenging, energizing, and rewarding career to push the boundaries of medical technology in Angiography, Physiology, and Imaging. Under the direction of experienced engineers, the Firmware Engineering Co‑op will support the development and testing of our next‑generation medical device by contributing to projects including development of software & firmware for microcontroller devices, implementing cybersecurity features, and working on real time operating systems.

Apply solid firmware design skills to develop medical devices to meet specific performance and deliver goals according to product development quality system, including design, implement, and test firmware and embedded software to realize specific algorithms or/and general applications based on MCU, DSP, or ARM system. As a team member, contribute significantly to the completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying firmware functional requirements, implementation, code review, and final release according to medical device development processes.

Create and implement the software/firmware test plans/protocols and generate test reports to ensure software/firmware design meets the specifications and quality system requirements. Work closely with a cross‑function team, including design reviews with QA, RA, test engineers, and hardware engineers to ensure the firmware design meets the product requirements, including safety, reliability, and serviceability. Be creative and innovative in the product development process Make, recommend, or justify critical technical decisions in product design.

The decision should be based on broad investigation and testing. Document and transfer developed solutions to the manufacturing team for mass production and provide technical support and sustaining development in the launch phase.

Students will be exposed to working with various departments within Bracco Medical Technologies (BMT). They will learn key requirements that need to be followed in a regulated environment such as the medical device industry. Additionally, our interns and co‑ops benefit from a buddy program, career development programming, and opportunities to build their professional networks virtually and in‑person with BMT professionals.

Minimum:
Student pursuing their B.S. or M.S. in disciplines such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering. Familiarity with firmware principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and architecture. Familiarity with embedded system hardware knowledge and development…