Best Embedded Firmware Developers

CMD MedTech

13-person Columbus team, a woman-owned small business built specifically for medical device engineering

Founded 2016 | Columbus, OH, USA | 13 employees
medical-device-firmwarefirmware-developmentfunctional-safetyfirmware-consulting

What is CMD MedTech?

CMD MedTech was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with roughly 13 employees as of mid-2025. The firm specializes entirely in medical device development, covering systems engineering, software and firmware, and regulatory and quality support. Its status as a woman-owned small business can matter to a hiring buyer with supplier-diversity requirements, and the small team structure means a client works directly with the senior engineers doing the work rather than being routed through a larger delivery organization.

CMD MedTech works primarily with clients in Medical devices sectors. Its primary differentiator is: Woman-owned small business built specifically around medical device systems, software, and regulatory support.

CMD MedTech tech stack and services

CC++Medical Device Software StandardsRegulatory Documentation Tooling
Service area
Medical Device Firmware
Firmware Development
Functional Safety
Firmware Consulting

CMD MedTech pricing

Short answer: CMD MedTech uses a project-based medical device engineering engagements pricing approach. Minimum engagement is not publicly disclosed; a discovery call is required.

Engagement model Typical range Best for
Project-based engineering with regulatory support Variable; depends on team size Large programmes or team augmentation
CMD MedTech does not publish a public rate card. Contact them directly via their website to get project-specific pricing.

CMD MedTech pros and cons

Advantages Things to consider
+Medical device development is the firm's sole focus, not one vertical among several -13 employees is one of the smallest teams on this list, which caps how many concurrent programs the firm can run
+Woman-owned small business status can satisfy supplier-diversity requirements in enterprise and government hiring -9 years of operating history is shorter than several competitors with 20-plus years in medical device work
+Regulatory and quality support is built into the delivery process rather than treated as a separate service -No published pricing or minimum engagement figure
+Small team size gives direct access to senior engineers rather than being routed through account layers

CMD MedTech vs alternatives

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CMD MedTech FAQ

What is CMD MedTech?

13-person Columbus team, a woman-owned small business built specifically for medical device engineering

How much does CMD MedTech charge?

CMD MedTech uses project-based medical device engineering engagements pricing. Minimum engagement is not publicly disclosed. A discovery call is required to get project-specific quotes.

What tech stack does CMD MedTech use?

CMD MedTech works with C, C++, Medical Device Software Standards, Regulatory Documentation Tooling. Primary industries served include Medical devices.

Is CMD MedTech right for enterprise?

Small teams needing close, senior-level medical device engineering with supplier-diversity credentials. 13 team size. Key consideration: 13 employees is one of the smallest teams on this list, which caps how many concurrent programs the firm can run.

What are the best CMD MedTech alternatives?

The best alternatives to CMD MedTech depend on your use case. Top options are:

  • Lemberg Solutions: 200+ engineers across four countries with direct nxp, stmicroelectronics, and microchip partner status and an in-house hardware lab
  • Dojo Five: stated "modern firmware" culture with explicit values (humble confidence, 40-hour weeks) built into how the team operates day to day
  • Barr Group: led by michael barr, a recognized embedded software author and former magazine editor-in-chief, giving prospective clients a public body of work to evaluate first
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