Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer

Goddard Technologies, Inc; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

6 weeks parental leave (PFML support)

401(k) retirement plan with 3% company

Health insurance coverage (80% of prem

Company events

Job summary

Goddard Technologies, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded systems for cutting-edge products.

You will collaborate across mechanical, software, and systems teams, own architecture decisions, and optimize power, performance, and cost.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on experience with microcontrollers, hardware design, PCB tools, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and cabling for embedded systems.
• Lead architecture decisions for embedded platforms ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of embedded systems.
• Optimize power consumption, performance, and cost of embedded solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.
• Ability to travel domestically.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Problem-solving

Communication

Debugging hardware/firmware

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Oscilloscopes/logic analyzers/JTAG

Job description

Through inspired engineering and design, we deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We use an interdisciplinary development process that combines our diverse engineering experience with creative industrial design solutions. We succeed when our partners succeed – it’s all about solving the most complex challenges by creating transformative technology.

Our Culture and People:

At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together.

The Role:

• Reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, the Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded systems for cutting-edge products. This role requires deep expertise in embedded hardware, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded systems including hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and cabling.
• Lead architecture decisions for embedded platforms and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineers.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of embedded systems.
• Optimize power consumption, performance, and cost of embedded solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.
• Ability to travel domestically.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, etc.)
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Flexible Time Off:

Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.

Retirement Savings:

Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.

Health Coverage:

Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.

Family Support:

To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.

Company Engagement:

Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

The pay range for this role is:

110,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Wilmington Office)