Embedded Software Engineer (Biomedical Signal Processing)

Job description

2927135
City

Nottingham
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Life Care Solutions
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country

United Kingdom
Postal Code

NG10 5QG
Role Summary/Purpose

To design, develop, test, implement and maintain signal processing and communications software (or improve existing signal processing and communications software) for medical devices to meet the specifications provided. An important aspect of the role is assisting in the generation of product specifications and validation documentation of the finished product.
Essential Responsibilities

 To work with colleagues and clients to develop leading-edge signal processing software and code for medical devices. The software will on an embedded platform, used in real time applications.
 Review and understand newly published papers on FHR, MHR and UA measurements to define suitable solutions for Monica Healthcare Ltd.
 Assist with the generation of technical specifications that define software performance for Fetal Heart Rate, Maternal Heart Rate and Uterine Activity, FHR gaps, False Accelerations/Decelerations and FHR/MHR swapping.
 Design, develop and test complex signal processing software code and algorithms to monitor FHR, MHR and UA signals using latest published methodologies or innovate new methodologies.
 Review and improve the performance of existing complex signal processing algorithms used in current products.
 Test and evaluate new and existing software. Generate formal written reports using Monica Healthcare documentation control procedures (examples are Verification and Validation reports, performance reports, user manuals etc).
 Ensure all software designs and communications protocols are compatible with current user interfaces, or design new user interfaces as applicable.
 Confidently representing your specialism as part of a multidisciplinary team, both internally and externally. Provide support and training to colleagues and customers as needed.
 Embrace new technologies quickly and create innovative approaches, products and ideas.
 To dress and act in a professional manner at all times as per Company Policy.
 To comply with safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies.
 To perform any other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with grade and experience.
Qualifications/Requirements

Proven years of practical experience in biomedical signal processing at First Degree level (this can include a Master’s degree), or a PhD completed in Signal Processing, or equivalent knowledge and experience with some years of experience with biomedical signals such as ECG and EEG. •Experience with MATLAB and/or C/C+, basic knowledge of statistics, and experience in coding on embedded platforms are highly desirable.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website =" http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working"> http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. There is no other life sciences company quite like GE Healthcare Life Sciences. A $5 billion business with more than 11,000 individuals in over 100 countries, we are at work enabling a new era in medicine. For more than 60 years, GE Healthcare Life Sciences has globally supported the development and use of new therapies, helping accelerate the journey from biological understanding to clinical therapy. GE Healthcare Life Sciences works with cutting edge technology enabling and advancing the discovery, diagnosis and medical treatments of the present and the future. We are accelerating biology to cell therapy in ways no other company can.
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