Embedded Systems Engineer — FreeRTOS

Job overview

The Embedded Systems Engineer — FreeRTOS role is onsite in Somerville, MA, full-time; compensation is not specified. Mesodyne builds compact thermophotovoltaic generators, including its LightCell technology, for industrial and defense customers. The engineer develops the real-time firmware that controls LightCell hardware. The work connects embedded software with physical components, supporting reliable operation, precise control, and safety functions.

What you'll do

• Develop, test, and debug C/C++ firmware for state machines and real-time control loops
• architect and optimize FreeRTOS tasks on STM32 microcontrollers
• write and validate drivers for SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN peripherals
• diagnose hardware-firmware issues with lab tools
• write Python scripts for hardware testing, data logging, and system characterization.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded systems engineer

freertos

firmware

c/c++

stm32

real-time systems

microcontrollers

hardware debugging

somerville ma

mesodyne

full-time

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role works directly at the hardware-firmware boundary on Mesodyne’s LightCell generator technology.

About the employer

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