Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager - Motion Control Leader

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a small team in real-time firmware development for motion control systems in Canton, MA. The role blends hands-on coding with people management, setting best practices and guiding cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, and applications engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading firmware teams, strong C/C++/Verilog/Python skills, and deep knowledge of RTOS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• 10+ years of firmware development experience with real-time embedded systems.
• 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 (UART, SPI, CANopen, EtherCAT).
• Experience with RTOS and embedded development tools (debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes).
• Familiarity with hardware design principles and the ability to read schematics and datasheets.

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.

Skills

Real-time firmware

Team leadership

C/C++

Verilog

Python

RTOS

UART

SPI

CANopen

EtherCAT

FPGA familiarity

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Debuggers

Emulators

Job description

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a small team in real-time firmware development for motion control systems in Canton, MA. The role blends hands-on coding with people management, setting best practices and guiding cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, and applications engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading firmware teams, strong C/C++/Verilog/Python skills, and deep knowledge of RTOS