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Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager/Aerospace/Boston, MA, LOCAL
Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager/Aerospace/Boston, MA, LOCAL
Job ID: mrp-884989
Boston, MA, US
Engineering
Full Time,
$130000 - $160000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Boston, MA, US
$130000 - $160000
Full Time,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Engineering
Job details
Our client, a leading innovator in motion control products serving the robotics, automation, and aerospace industries, is looking for a full-time Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to help lead firmware development for its advanced motion control systems. This role combines hands on real time embedded firmware work with leadership of a small team of firmware engineers. *This role is 5 days onsite in Canton, MA*
This is a great fit for a technical leader who wants to stay close to the code while growing their people management skills. You’ll direct and mentor a small team, set best practices for firmware development and testing, and work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and applications engineers, all while shaping how a growing, innovation-driven company builds the firmware behind its motion control products.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of firmware development experience with real-time embedded systems, preferably in the motion control industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small team in developing embedded firmware
- Proficiency in C/C++, Verilog, and Python
- Strong understanding of FPGA and/or microprocessor architectures, peripherals, and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, CANopen, EtherCAT)
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development tools (debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes)
- Familiarity with hardware design principles and the ability to read schematics and datasheets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with motor control technologies such as brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and servo systems
- Knowledge of control theory and experience implementing control algorithms for motion control applications
- Knowledge of Functional Safety requirements, standards, and regulatory requirements related to motion control products
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- C/C++, Verilog, and Python
- FPGA and/or microprocessor architectures, RTOS, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, CANopen, EtherCAT)
- Embedded development tools: debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes
Daily Responsibilities
- Contribute individually and direct a small team (2–4) of firmware engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for motion control products
- Manage and mentor the firmware engineering team, oversee control algorithm implementation, and lead testing, debugging, and documentation efforts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineers, software developers, and applications engineers, and participate in code reviews to uphold best practices
The Offer
- Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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