Senior Embedded System Engineer

North Reading, Massachusetts

Russell Tobin
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Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Range: $90/Hr. to $95/Hr. (DOE)


Job Description:

Our test lab is used for validating multiple robot designs in development. The Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, validating and troubleshooting these systems, working closely with the development teams. Aside from technical skills, strong ownership and ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers will be key to success in this role.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

Own and maintain a large lab with test fixtures and robots. Manage robot configurations, code releases, post-release smoke testing.

Automate the deployment and validation of firmware and software code changes. Create innovative physical test automation mechanisms and fixtures

Conduct basic troubleshooting and triage of systems issues, e.g. connectivity tests, wiring checks, configuration/release issues. Work closely with firmware, hardware and electrical engineers to drive troubleshooting.

Create mechanisms and best-practices for reliable operation of the lab systems


Basic Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of experience in a Controls engineer or Systems engineer role. Substantial experience commissioning and maintaining systems which combine hardware-firmware-software.
  • Strong scripting skills with Linux command line tools and Python
  • Good Linux skills, especially troubleshooting device connectivity and networking issues
  • Experience using logs to troubleshooting issues

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated familiarity with control system components, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic parts to isolate root cause.
  • Experience setting up test fixtures and executing tests

Top 3 must-have hard skills

  • Good Linux skills, especially troubleshooting device connectivity and networking issues
  • Experience in the robotics field
  • Experience using logs to troubleshoot issues


Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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