Principal Firmware Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Firmware Engineer role is a full-time, office-based position in Waltham, MA, paying $150,000–$175,000 annually. Boston Engineering develops technologies and products for commercial and government clients, including robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, defense technologies, and industrial automation. The engineer leads embedded firmware design and development while remaining hands-on with coding, debugging, integration, and system design. The role sets technical direction, resolves complex engineering issues, improves development practices, and mentors engineers to help move client technologies toward production.

What you'll do

• Lead embedded firmware design, development, and optimization
• write and review RTOS-based firmware
• develop drivers and communication stacks
• integrate firmware with hardware, sensors, and control systems
• debug software and hardware using bench tools
• review schematics and PCB layouts
• lead design reviews and roadmap planning
• mentor engineers
• support integration, manufacturing, and production transition.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal firmware engineer

waltham ma

full-time

embedded systems

firmware development

rtos

c++

python

robotics

hardware integration

mentoring

$150k–$175k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Why this role

The role is restricted to US persons due to export-controlled technology; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Minimal travel; relocation is not available.

About the employer

Boston Engineering Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.