Senior Electrical Engineer / Embedded Systems

Kelly Services; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded hardware for next-generation products, including medical devices and robotics. The role centers on architecture, PCB design, and hardware integration, with hands-on debugging and mentoring responsibilities.

The position offers a full-time opportunity in Wilmington, MA, with exposure to ARM Cortex, STM32, CAN, Ethernet, and other protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Strong experience designing and developing embedded hardware systems.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience creating hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and cable designs.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Eagle.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Hands-on experience debugging and troubleshooting embedded hardware and firmware.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded hardware systems for innovative products.
• Create and review hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and cabling designs.
• Drive embedded platform architecture decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of embedded systems.
• Optimize embedded solutions for power consumption, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware and firmware issues using hands-on lab equipment.
• Research emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across development projects.
• Support domestic travel as needed for project and engineering activities.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Hardware architecture

Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32,?

Education

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

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Job description

$110000 - $140000

Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer

An innovative engineering and product development firm is seeking a Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded hardware for next-generation products, including advanced medical devices and robotic systems. This full-time opportunity focuses on embedded system architecture, PCB design, circuit development, microcontrollers, and hardware integration. You'll work with technologies such as ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet while helping bring complex electromechanical products from concept through development, testing, and validation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer who enjoys combining hands‑on technical work with architectural ownership and technical leadership. You'll have the opportunity to influence critical design decisions, lead embedded hardware development, troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware challenges, and collaborate with talented mechanical, software, and systems engineers. Beyond designing and building, you'll help mentor junior engineers and shape engineering best practices. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of innovative products, expand your technical expertise, and see your engineering work make a real‑world impact, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Strong experience designing and developing embedded hardware systems.
• Hands‑on experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience creating hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and cable designs.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Eagle.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Hands‑on experience debugging and troubleshooting embedded hardware and firmware.
• Experience using lab and debugging equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing embedded systems for medical devices, robotics, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Experience leading embedded system architecture and platform design decisions.
• Knowledge of power optimization, system performance, and hardware cost reduction.
• Experience conducting technical design reviews, hardware testing, and system validation.
• Familiarity with hardware and firmware integration.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically as needed.

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• Embedded Systems Architecture and Development
• ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC Microcontrollers
• Analog and Digital Circuit Design
• PCB Design and Hardware Schematics
• Altium Designer and Eagle
• SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet Protocols
• Hardware and Firmware Debugging
• Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and JTAG
• Embedded Hardware Testing and Validation

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded hardware systems for innovative products.
• Create and review hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and cabling designs.
• Drive embedded platform architecture decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of embedded systems.
• Optimize embedded solutions for power consumption, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware and firmware issues using hands‑on lab equipment.
• Research emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across development projects.
• Support domestic travel as needed for project and engineering activities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.