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Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer

Kelly Services

Wilmington, MAFull-time$110–140K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$110–140K/yr
Location
Wilmington, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer will lead the design and development of embedded hardware systems, from system architecture through testing and validation. The role involves hands-on engineering, cross-disciplinary collaboration, technical decision-making, and mentoring less experienced engineers. The position is a full-time opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in embedded systems, electrical hardware design, and product development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded Systems Design, requiredMicrocontrollers, requiredAnalog Circuit Design, requiredDigital Circuit Design, requiredPCB Design, requiredEmbedded Communication Protocols, requiredHardware and Firmware Troubleshooting, requiredHardware Debugging Equipment, requiredPCB Design Software, nice to haveEmbedded Hardware Architecture, nice to havePlatform Development, nice to haveMentorship, nice to haveMultidisciplinary Collaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Related, required6+ Years Embedded Systems Experience, requiredUS Work Authorization, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

$110000 - $140000

This client is seeking a Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced embedded hardware systems for innovative, technology-driven products. This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, electrical hardware design, and product development who is interested in taking ownership of complex engineering projects.

This role offers the opportunity to take a leading technical position in the development of sophisticated embedded platforms, from initial system architecture through design, testing, and validation. You will collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines, influence key technical decisions, and help shape the direction of new product development. In addition to hands-on engineering work, this position offers the opportunity to mentor less experienced engineers and serve as a technical resource for the broader team.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

  • 6+ years of experience designing and developing embedded systems

  • Strong experience working with microcontrollers, including ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC,or similiar platforms

  • Solid understanding of both analog and digital circuit design

  • Hands-on experinece with PCB deisgn and development

  • Familiarity with embedded communication protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet

  • Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting hardward and firmware issues

  • Proficiency using hardware debugging equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with PCB design software such as Altium Designer or Eagle

  • Background in embedded hardware architecture and platform development

  • Experience improving technical guidance or mentorship to junior engineers

  • Experience working in multidisciplinary environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 25% Embedded hardware and system architecture

  • 15% Microcontrollers and embedded platforms

  • 15% Analog and digital circuit design

  • 15% PCB development and hardware schematics

  • 10% SPI, I2c, UART, CAN, and Ethernet protocols

  • 10% Hardware and firmware debugging

  • 10% Electrical cabling and system integration

Daily Responsibilities

  • 80% Hands On

  • 10% Management Duties

  • 10% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Vacation Time

  • 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,013 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–140K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$105–165K/yr277 salary ranges
  • US median$105–165K/yr6,581 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is 7% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 365 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 10,013 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,438 postings).
Education
6,467 of the 10,013 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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