Embedded Firmware Tech Lead — Robotics & Autonomy

Boston Engineering; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on embedded and firmware, working closely with electrical and mechanical teams in a fast-paced environment.

The Technical Lead owns embedded software strategy, direction, and execution, guiding architecture, debugging, and process improvements across projects in Waltham, MA. A security clearance may be required for defense-related work.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development, including 3+ years in a senior or technical lead role.
• Fluency in C and C++ for embedded systems, as well as Python for tooling and testing.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, ROS2, Zephyr, or similar).
• Experience developing software on embedded targets such as STM32, ARM-based MCUs/SoCs, x86, PIC32, or similar.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, GPIO, and low-level hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Own embedded software architecture at tactical and strategic levels, ensuring correct system design and early risk identification.
• Set technical direction, streamline software processes, and raise the embedded engineering bar across projects.
• Lead technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and roadmap planning with a focus on system-level risk and feasibility.
• Mentor engineers on embedded firmware architecture, debugging techniques, and best practices.
• Communicate technical concepts, tradeoffs, risks, and status to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded firmware design

RTOS

C and C++

Hardware bring-up

Debugging hardware/software

Leadership/mentoring

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BS or MS in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Git

CI/CD for embedded

Debugging tools

Job description

Boston Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on embedded and firmware, working closely with electrical and mechanical teams in a fast-paced environment.

The Technical Lead owns embedded software strategy, direction, and execution, guiding architecture, debugging, and process improvements across projects in Waltham, MA. A security clearance may be required for defense-related work.