Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager - Aerospace (Onsite, MA)

Motion Recruitment; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment's client, a leader in motion control, seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to guide real-time firmware for advanced motion systems. You will balance hands-on coding with people leadership of a 2–4 person team, define best practices, and collaborate with hardware, software, and applications engineers in a fast‑growing, innovation‑driven environment.

This role is 5 days onsite in Canton, MA.

Qualifications

• 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 motion control.
• Proven ability to lead a small team of firmware engineers.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Verilog, and Python.
• Strong understanding of FPGA and/or microprocessor architectures, peripherals, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, CANopen, EtherCAT).
• Experience with RTOS and embedded development tools (debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes).
• Familiarity with reading schematics and datasheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and direct firmware design for motion control products.
• Mentor and manage a 2–4 person firmware team, guiding algorithms and testing.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, and applications teams.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and documentation processes.

Skills

C/C++

Verilog

Python

RTOS

FPGA

Microprocessors

Communication protocols

Team leadership

Firmware development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Motion Recruitment's client, a leader in motion control, seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to guide real-time firmware for advanced motion systems. You will balance hands-on coding with people leadership of a 2–4 person team, define best practices, and collaborate with hardware, software, and applications engineers in a fast‑growing, innovation‑driven environment.

This role is 5 days onsite in Canton, MA.