Embedded Firmware Engineer

REEKON Tools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

REEKON Tools is seeking an Embedded Engineer to lead firmware development for our consumer electronics. You will architect systems, integrate sensors and microcontrollers, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team to move prototypes toward high‑volume products.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware development in a startup environment, with a strong focus on innovative design, mentorship, and delivering reliable embedded software. Boston‑based, in‑person work only.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with embedded systems architecture; ability to design, program and debug bare‑metal (C/C++) or RTOS (Zephyr) systems.
• Creative problem solving in a startup environment with aggressive timelines.
• Willingness to put in effort to achieve team goals in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to strategize and execute designs and scalable solutions as a startup.
• Experience growing and mentoring engineers and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to develop firmware for consumer electronic hardware products.
• Architect systems leveraging sensors and components to meet product requirements.
• Integrate sensors, displays, and microcontrollers into prototypes transitioning to high‑volume products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering to tightly integrate hardware and embedded software.
• Explore new technology and sensors for future products.
• Conduct independent research and explorations.
• Design circuits and system architecture for next‑generation tools.

Skills

Embedded Systems

C/C++

Zephyr RTOS

System Architecture

Unix/Linux

Tools

Python

Job description

Join REEKON Tools as we enable the next generation of construction and home improvement professionals to complete their work quicker, more accurately, and faster than ever before. REEKON Tools is developing and launching innovative, completely new, hardware products at an unparalleled pace across the power and hand tool industry and establishing itself as a leader in professional tools and equipment.

As an Embedded Engineer, you will work on a variety of projects to help us build out our embedded code base and play an important role in developing our next generation of consumer products. REEKON Tools has active products in all stages of development from early R&D to supporting products and tools in the hands of tens of thousands of professionals. In this hands‑on role, you will work closely with our engineering team developing new hardware prototypes for a range of construction and home improvement applications in a contributor and leadership capacity.

An ideal candidate for this role has experience in developing, from prototype to mass production, consumer electronics, or similar, in a hands‑on environment. This role combines both architecture and execution based work as it relates to developing hardware products. Our standard is exceptional and that is matched by our passion and energy for disrupting construction. Portfolios are highly considered for this role.

The Job

• Lead efforts to develop firmware for use on consumer electronic hardware products
• Architect systems designed to leverage novel sensors, components, and meet product requirements
• Implement system integrations of sensors, displays, and microcontrollers into prototypes transitioned to high volume products
• Work with our cross functional engineering team in developing new hardware products with tightly integrated mechanical and electrical elements controlled by embedded software.
• Conduct explorations of new technology and sensors to be used in future products
• Comfortable in conducting independent research and explorations
• Design circuits and system architecture for next‑generation tools

Your Background

• Practical Experience in Embedded Systems and their architecture - Can design, program, and debug bare‑metal (C/C++) or RTOS (Zephyr) architectures
• Creative Mindset to Solve Difficult Problems and navigate a variety of inherent startup constraints working on novel products.
• Embracing hustle and intensity - this isn’t a 9-5 role and a successful partner for this role is willing to put in the work necessary to help achieve our collective goals.
• Strategize and execute - as we are a startup, you should be just as comfortable spending the time to come up with great designs and decisions as well as execute scalable solutions
• Grow and Mentor Teams - we have a diverse and highly talented team of engineers and take pride in growing younger team members to take on increasingly complex challenges
• Ability to Close the Loop and Ship Features and Products - We make high volume consumer hardware products and our ability to ship great products, features, and updates are paramount to delivering the standard.
• Detail Oriented - Communicate clearly and well and can break down complex problems to formulate prioritizations for you and the team
• Interest in working in person - this is a fully in person role at our Boston office working with our collaborative hardware engineering team

Bonus Skills

• Extensive Unix/Linux experience
• Experience with Python
• Fabricating physical prototypes (3D Printing, laser cutting, etc.)
• Electronics and circuit design
• Passion for making things

Even if you don’t check every box mentioned above, we still strongly encourage you to apply!At REEKON Tools, diversity is a cornerstone of the business we are building.We know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful and are committed to building our team that encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills!

We are an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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