Electrical Engineering- Senior

Senior Electrical Engineer, Embedded and Controls Focused

Full-Time

Boston Engineering is a technology‑driven consulting firm that provides innovative engineering solutions to commercial and government clients. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Boston Engineering specializes in product development, systems engineering, and technology commercialization, leveraging deep expertise in robotics, digital solutions, medical devices, diagnostic equipment, defense systems, and industrial automation. The company integrates advanced technologies with practical engineering execution, delivering end‑to‑end services from concept through commercialization. Boston Engineering combines technical rigor, cross‑disciplinary teams, and proven processes to accelerate product development and to solve complex challenges. The company is ISO‑certified and CMMC‑certified, with a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and measurable client outcomes. Its mission is to improve the way people work and live through innovative product development and novel engineering.

Boston Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong experience in embedded systems hardware design, advanced motor control, and FPGA development. The ideal candidate brings depth in PCB design for embedded systems, field‑oriented motor control (FOC), and FPGA development using Verilog, and is comfortable owning designs from concept through prototype, test, and production. The candidate will work closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to develop integrated product solutions in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

US citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export‑controlled technology. Boston Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment.

Design and develop embedded electronic hardware, including mixed‑signal PCB design for control, sensing, and power electronics.

Design motor drive electronics, 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 interfaces, timing‑critical logic, and hardware acceleration where appropriate.

Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate embedded electronics into larger product architectures.

Perform system‑level bring‑up, testing, debugging, and optimization of embedded hardware, control systems, and FPGA designs.

Work with embedded communication interfaces and protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and other industry‑standard buses.

Develop and validate control algorithms through analysis, simulation, and hardware testing.

Ensure designs meet applicable safety, EMC, regulatory, and quality requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.

Minimum of seven plus years of professional experience in embedded electrical engineering, preferably in a product development or consulting environment.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing motor control systems, including field‑oriented control (FOC).

Experience developing FPGA designs in Verilog, including simulation, synthesis, and hardware debug.

Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors supporting real‑time control and hardware interaction.

Experience with hardware/software/FPGA integration and debugging at the system level.

Strong understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations.

Experience with robotics, electromechanical systems, or motion control applications.

Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink for control modeling and algorithm development.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Strong understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Reports to: Director, Electrical Engineering

Location: Office‑based role in Waltham, Massachusetts

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Travel: Up to 5% travel

A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off, is also provided.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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