Embedded Software Engineer

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ seeks a Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer to guide the design and development of embedded software for robotic lift systems within a fast-growing robotics division. You will collaborate with hardware and application specialists to implement real-time control, safety-focused algorithms, and robust software modules.

Join a dynamic team focused on innovative motion control solutions, with opportunities to lead

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electromechanical product software development.
• Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control.
• Ability to read datasheets and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robotic lift systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware.
• Create and optimize control algorithms for robotic lifting.
• Develop real-time software, feedback systems, and sensor integration.
• Execute thorough testing to ensure reliability and safety.
• Document software design, development, and testing processes.
• Work with mechanical, electrical engineers and application specialists.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Controls/Motion control

CAN/SPI/I2C/UART

Technical reading

Job description

Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Full Time

You'll be a pivotal member of a dynamic, expanding robotics engineering organization, helping redefine how large-scale automated operations are done. If you're passionate about motion control technology and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is a chance to make your mark on the world of embedded software engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robotic lift systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with the platform's electrical and mechanical components.
• Create and optimize control algorithms for precise and efficient robotic lifting operations.
• Develop and implement software for real-time control, feedback systems, and sensor integration.
• Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and robust operation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, development, and testing processes.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and application specialists to achieve project goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of electromechanical product software development in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, executing on requirements to produce robust and well-documented software modules.
• Familiarity with common embedded communications interfaces: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.
• Ability to read and understand complex technical literature such as datasheets, schematics, and production process diagrams.