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Senior Electrical Engineer

Finish Line Staffing Services

Waltham, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Bluetooth, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Component Selection, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Consulting, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromechanical Systems, Electronic Design, Electronics, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, FPGA, FPGA Design, Git, Hardware Debugging, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, I2C, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Mixed Signal IC Design, Motion Control, Motor Control Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product Testing, Programming Tools, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Realtime Operating System, Regulations, Robotics, Safety Standards, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Signal Integrity, Simulation, Software Debugging, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Hardware, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Design, Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Verification Plans, Verilog Hardware Description Language, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are hiring on behalf of our client for a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in embedded systems hardware design, advanced motor control, and FPGA development.

This is a hands-on, design-focused role responsible for architecting and delivering robust embedded and control solutions across a range of complex products and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning designs from concept through prototype, testing, and production, while collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Note: This role requires U.S. work authorization due to access to export-controlled technology. Verification will be required prior to employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded electronic hardware, including mixed-signal PCB design for control, sensing, and power electronics
  • Architect and implement advanced control systems, including motor control algorithms (FOC, PID, feedback loops) and real-time sensor integration
  • Design motor drive electronics, including power stages, gate drive circuitry, and current/position sensing for BLDC, PMSM, and related motor types
  • Develop and debug FPGA-based designs using Verilog, including timing-critical logic and hardware acceleration
  • Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate electronics into full product architectures
  • Perform system-level bring-up, testing, debugging, and optimization of embedded hardware and control systems
  • Work with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and other industry-standard interfaces
  • Develop and validate control algorithms through simulation, analysis, and hardware testing
  • Create clear technical documentation including schematics, requirements, design reviews, test plans, and verification reports
  • Ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, EMC, and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle

Required Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in embedded electrical engineering, ideally within product development or consulting environments
  • Strong experience with PCB design (schematic capture, layout oversight, component selection, DFM)
  • Demonstrated experience with motor control systems, including field-oriented control (FOC)
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA development using Verilog (simulation, synthesis, debugging)
  • Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time control applications
  • Experience with system-level integration and debugging across hardware, software, and FPGA components
  • Familiarity with RTOS concepts and real-time embedded constraints
  • Strong understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with robotics, electromechanical systems, or motion control applications
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink for control modeling and algorithm development
  • Experience with wireless communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
  • Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508 or similar)
  • Experience supporting products through validation and transition to manufacturing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to system architecture decisions
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to participate in technical discussions with stakeholders
  • Experience with modern development tools, debugging platforms, version control systems (e.g., Git), and documentation practices

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