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Embedded Software Engineer

Harvey Nash
Chelmsford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Embedded Software Engineer (C / Robotics) (Full-Time)

Location: Chelmsford, MA (Hybrid – 4 days per week on-site)


Compensation: $105K–$142K Base Full Benefits Bonus


***NO C2C CANDIDATES PLEASE*****

Job Description

  • We are seeking a talented Software Engineer (C /Embedded) to join a growing engineering team developing advanced robotics and automation technologies. This position focuses on embedded software development, real-time systems, robotic motion control, and hardware/software integration for sophisticated industrial automation applications.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop embedded software for new and existing robotics and automation systems to control robot motion, interface with hardware subsystems, and perform self-diagnostics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and customers to define new product features and technical requirements.
  • Develop and communicate software requirements and design changes; participate in technical design reviews.
  • Ensure reliable, high-quality software through development, debugging, and automated testing best practices.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance DevOps processes, software quality, and development efficiency.
  • Collaborate on the design of test equipment and setup of robotic hardware and systems.
  • Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating and troubleshooting technical issues remotely or on-site.


What You’ll Bring:

  • Proficiency in C 11 or later for embedded software development.
  • Experience developing embedded real-time systems in multithreaded and interrupt-driven environments, including QNX or Real-Time Linux.
  • Experience with Board Support Packages (BSP) and low-level hardware interfaces, including FPGA integration, Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL), interrupt handling, and board bring-up.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design best practices.
  • Experience working within modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environments, including version control, remote debugging, software releases, and Agile methodologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and hardware/software integration skills.


Additional Experience That Would Be a Plus:

  • Experience supporting customers and resolving technical field issues.
  • Experience with robotics, kinematics, dynamics, or motion planning.
  • Experience with EtherCAT communication protocols and software stacks.
  • Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
  • Experience with Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages.


Compensation

  • Base Salary: $105,000–$142,000 annually.
  • Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
  • Starting compensation will depend on experience, technical expertise, qualifications, and market considerations.


Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Flexible vacation and paid time off.
  • Additional benefits and compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.


Work Location & Flexibility

  • Location: Chelmsford, MA.
  • Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days per week on-site.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing sophisticated robotics and automation technologies.


Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


Salary : $105,000 - $142,000

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