Senior Electrical Engineer

Finish Line Staffing Services

Waltham, MA

JOB DETAILS
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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Finish Line Staffing Services