Embedded Software Engineer (1-year fellowship with Vivo Surgical)

This project is with Vivo Surgical, a startup supported by SGInnovate under the Health Immersion Programme. HIP is a 12-months fellowship programme designed to enable and create Deep Tech career opportunities for biotech/medtech professionals, combing bespoke training and industry experience. This is a paid fellowship opportunity.

About Vivo Surgical

Vivo Surgical is a patient-focused, clinically-driven medical device developer and manufacturer. Headquartered in Singapore with commercial and co-innovation partnerships spanning multiple international territories, the company is pioneering a novel endoscopic robot for complex endoluminal procedures along the gastrointestinal tract. ISO 13485 certified with international accreditations such as the FDA and CE mark, Vivo Surgical’s proprietary devices target the medical needs of the world through innovative applications of science & technology.

Project Description

We value the importance of having a robust engineering team that would serve as a key pillar for sustained commercial success. To that end, we are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join us on this journey. In this role, you will be part of our fast-growing team and will take ownership of your role from the get-go. You will be working on the software development of our robotic system from the design and development phase all the way to manufacturing. Throughout the process, you will be involved in the features development, functional safety enhancements, and supporting the testing phases by developing test specifications and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the establishment of the system’s design and software requirements according to users’ needs.
• Design and develop Software Architecture and Detailed Design documents based on the requirements.
• Develop and test the software modules following respective standards and best practices.
• Carry out software testing and debugging activities alongside other engineering teams.
• Assist in developing test protocols and reports to verify various subsystems and the main system.
• Take part in code review, change control and risk management documentation generation tasks.
• Work with the team to optimize the system’s cost, manufacturability, quality, and reliability.
• Contribute and watch your ideas materialize into the fast-paced iterations of our system to constantly strive to meet the end users’ needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer / Electronics Engineering, or related.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Embedded Systems or Firmware Development.
• Proficient in C, C++, Python, Qt framework.
• Experience in MISRA Compliance adherence will be advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with driver and application layers on ARM MCUs.
• Development of embedded communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet.
• Good knowledge, hands-on experience in RTOS, and familiarity with the Linux environment.
• Experience in Software development on Multicore CPU will be a plus.
• Experience in Functional Safety SDLC will be a plus.
• Understanding standards such as IEC 62304, IEC61508 & EN50128 will be a plus.

Skills to be learnt

• Robotic Software
• Embedded Systems
• Embedded OS
• Linux
• Software Engineering

Interested applicants may apply directly via this link:

https://www.sginnovate.com/apprenticeship/helix-programme