Principal Embedded and Controls Engineer

Our client (on-site in the Greater Boston area) is looking to hire a Lead Embedded and Controls Engineer to lead and oversee the development of complex motion control subsystems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software architecture and a proven ability to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable software in a real-time C environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop high-performance, RTOS in C for the hardware system
• Lead and mentor a growing team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership
• Collaborate with the directors on strategic engineering planning, roadmap development, and prioritization of technical investments
• Provide technical oversight to engineers on design, architecture, technical debt, and planning
• Write, test, debug, and review code while maintaining high standards for software quality and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in software engineering
• Advanced expertise in C software development, with a strong focus on real-time systems
• Extensive experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proven track record of mentoring or leading junior engineers
• Experience with multi-axis motion controllers (e.g., Galil, ACS, EtherCAT motion controllers) is highly desirable

The Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) {including match- if applicable}

Our client (on-site in the Greater Boston area) is looking to hire a Lead Embedded and Controls Engineer to lead and oversee the development of complex motion control subsystems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software architecture and a proven ability to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable software in a real-time C environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop high-performance, RTOS in C for the hardware system
• Lead and mentor a growing team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership
• Collaborate with the directors on strategic engineering planning, roadmap development, and prioritization of technical investments
• Provide technical oversight to engineers on design, architecture, technical debt, and planning
• Write, test, debug, and review code while maintaining high standards for software quality and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in software engineering
• Advanced expertise in C software development, with a strong focus on real-time systems
• Extensive experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proven track record of mentoring or leading junior engineers
• Experience with multi-axis motion controllers (e.g., Galil, ACS, EtherCAT motion controllers) is highly desirable

The Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) {including match- if applicable}

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