What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Systems Engineer - Team Leader position at Dynamic Ratings Inc.?
Company Description
Dynamic Ratings is an ISO-certified company dedicated to providing monitoring, control, and communication solutions for our customers in the utility industry. We provide condition-based monitoring products and services to reduce outages, increase safety, and gain visibility of electrical equipment throughout the power grid. Our team values integrity, hard work, and lifelong learning, serving industries and communities worldwide.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a hands-on and technically strong Team Leader – Embedded Systems to lead a high-performing team of engineers developing the hardware and firmware platforms that power our next-generation industrial products. These products run Embedded Linux and are built for reliability, performance, and scalability in demanding environments.
This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of electronics design, firmware development, and embedded systems architecture—and who is passionate about mentoring engineers and delivering robust, production-ready solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead & Mentor a multidisciplinary team of embedded software and electronics engineers.
- Drive Electronics Design: Oversee schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection for industrial-grade hardware platforms.
- Support Firmware Development: Guide the development of embedded firmware including board bring-up, peripheral integration, and real-time control logic.
- Embedded Linux Expertise: Lead the configuration and maintenance of Embedded Linux platforms, including kernel, bootloader, and device drivers.
- Deliver Projects: Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Integrate & Optimize: Ensure seamless integration between hardware and firmware, with a focus on performance, maintainability, and diagnostics.
- Promote Best Practices: Champion engineering excellence through code reviews, CI/CD, version control, and documentation.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product managers, QA, and manufacturing teams to bring products from concept to production.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in embedded systems development, with a strong background in both electronics and firmware.
- Proficiency in C/C , hardware abstraction layers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Deep understanding of Embedded Linux, including kernel configuration and device driver development.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, RS-485).
- Experience with hardware design tools (e.g., Altium) and debugging equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
