Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Systems & Test Automation Consultant - Medical Devices
Location: Germany (Remote or On-Site)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 6-12 months (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems & Test Automation Consultant to support the development and validation of advanced medical technologies. This freelance role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a strong background in embedded software, hardware integration, and automated testing within regulated environments.

Important Requirements:

• Must have prior experience in the medical device industry. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
• Must have the right to work in Germany. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the development of embedded software and hardware integration for medical devices
• Design and implement automated test frameworks for GUI and system-level validation
• Collaborate with international, agile teams to accelerate development cycles
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and quality standards
• Develop engineering tools to streamline testing, validation, and documentation processes

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years in R&D or engineering roles within the medical technology sector
• Strong programming skills in Python and C#/.NET
• Experience with embedded Linux systems and hardware-software integration
• Proficiency in GUI test automation tools (e.g., Squish)
• Proven ability to build custom test frameworks and reduce regression testing time
• Familiarity with regulated environments and engineering validation processes
• Excellent communication skills in German (required); English is a plus

Desirable:

• Experience with surgical devices, lab automation systems, or imaging technologies
• Background in agile development and international project coordination