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Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager/Aerospace/Boston, MA, LOCAL

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCBoston, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge motion control systems for the aerospace industry, blending hands-on technical work with impactful leadership. This role is ideal for experienced engineers eager to grow their management skills while staying technically involved and contributing to an innovative company's success. Apply now to shape the future of advanced firmware development!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
Embedded SystemsFPGARoboticsVerilog

Job Description

Our client, a leading innovator in motion control products serving the robotics, automation, and aerospace industries, is looking for a full-time Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to help lead firmware development for its advanced motion control systems. This role combines hands on real time embedded firmware work with leadership of a small team of firmware engineers. *This role is 5 days onsite in Canton, MA*

This is a great fit for a technical leader who wants to stay close to the code while growing their people management skills. You'll direct and mentor a small team, set best practices for firmware development and testing, and work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and applications engineers, all while shaping how a growing, innovation-driven company builds the firmware behind its motion control products.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 10+ years of firmware development experience with real-time embedded systems, preferably in the motion control industry
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a small team in developing embedded firmware
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Verilog, and Python
  • Strong understanding of FPGA and/or microprocessor architectures, peripherals, and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, CANopen, EtherCAT)
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development tools (debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes)
  • Familiarity with hardware design principles and the ability to read schematics and datasheets
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with motor control technologies such as brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and servo systems
  • Knowledge of control theory and experience implementing control algorithms for motion control applications
  • Knowledge of Functional Safety requirements, standards, and regulatory requirements related to motion control products
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • C/C++, Verilog, and Python
  • FPGA and/or microprocessor architectures, RTOS, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, CANopen, EtherCAT)
  • Embedded development tools: debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes
Daily Responsibilities
  • Contribute individually and direct a small team (2-4) of firmware engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for motion control products
  • Manage and mentor the firmware engineering team, oversee control algorithm implementation, and lead testing, debugging, and documentation efforts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineers, software developers, and applications engineers, and participate in code reviews to uphold best practices

The Offer
  • Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

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

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