Job Description

Job Description

** Title: Principal Electronic & Software Engineer**

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• _ ** Duration: direct hire**_
• _ ** *Pay rate: up to $125K based on experience (some flex for extraordinary candidates)***_
• _ ** *Job Location: Weymouth, MA (100% onsite)***_
• _ ** *Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM (45-minute lunch)***_
• _ ** Job#: bh18611**_

Description:

A growing engineering and manufacturing organization in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Principal Electronic & Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative electronic products and embedded systems. This is a highly visible role offering technical ownership, product lifecycle involvement, and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers.

This opening is due to an upcoming retirement, creating a strong opportunity for a senior-level engineer to step into a key technical leadership position.

** Key Responsibilities**

• Lead the design, development, and introduction of electronic products and sub-assemblies
• Develop engineering concepts, system architectures, and product requirements
• Design manufacturable hardware and embedded software solutions
• Architect microprocessor systems including embedded firmware and supporting circuitry
• Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
• Develop Built-In Test (BIT) functionality and production test fixtures for low-volume manufacturing
• Create qualification strategies and execute testing to ensure designs meet requirements
• Write and analyze test plans, execute tests, and evaluate results
• Conduct design reviews to ensure circuit robustness and product reliability
• Create and maintain technical documentation including manuals, data sheets, assembly, and test documentation
• Support assembly teams and test technicians through process documentation and fixture development
• Manage project plans and schedules within an ISO9001 environment
• Mentor and guide co-op/junior engineers

** Required Qualifications**

• ** B.S. in Electrical Engineering** with 10+ years of experience
  _ or_ M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience
  _ or equivalent combination of education and experience_

• Strong experience in:

• * Analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design
  

  • Embedded firmware development (real-time systems preferred)
  • Programming in C and assembly

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a structured environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

** Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills**

• Experience with Altium
• Python programming experience
• Power supply design
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) knowledge
• Six Sigma familiarity
• Project management experience
• Leadership experience or training
• Industry exposure to:

• * Industrial controls
  

  • 3-phase power systems
  • Electric utility telecommunications

** Why This Role**

This is a rare opportunity to join a stable and respected engineering organization in a principal-level role , with influence over product design, embedded systems development, and manufacturing implementation. The right candidate will play a critical role in shaping future product development while serving as a technical leader and mentor.

** Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting embedded firmware experience, circuit design expertise, and product development leadership.**