Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Lead Engineer – Hybrid

Location:

Towson, MD, United States.

A Lead Engineer is an integral part of our Electronics & Electrical Systems product development organization. The role supports our Product Execution team based in Towson, MD and works closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and Regulatory. The ideal candidate is a self‑starting individual with experience in low‑level embedded firmware design and a passion for problem solving, debugging and helping others.

• Design and develop power electronic firmware and specifications for ABLDC motor controls, li‑ion battery management and chargers.
• Implement and validate electronic designs through software development, test and simulation.
• Develop software verification and validation procedures using unit and integration tests.
• Provide leadership in achieving cost, performance and quality objectives of all related electronic systems, components and sub‑assemblies.
• Develop solutions for electronic system related issues as an integral member of a larger team.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for work performed.
• Translate customer requirements into software specifications.
• Translate high‑level goals and requirements into individual work items.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to track progress in fulfilling an objective within a deadline.
• Effectively summarize information about an objective and communicate it to others.
• Embrace cross‑functional teamwork.
• Training and mentoring junior team members.
• Participate in peer design and code reviews.

• BSEE, BSCS, BSCE or equivalent (4 years) from an accredited computer or electrical engineering college.
• 10+ years of work experience with electronics, software development and embedded firmware.
• 5+ years of hands‑on embedded system (bare metal) design.
• Extensive knowledge of developing embedded 8‑bit/16‑bit/32‑bit microcontrollers in C, C++ or ASM. Experience with ARM architectures preferred; assembly language coding is a plus.
• Experience with closed‑loop control and feedback systems for AC and BLDC motors.
• Familiarity with lithium‑ion battery powered systems.
• Experience with common motor control techniques, including sensored and sensorless trapezoidal control.
• Understanding of common microcontroller peripherals such as timers, GPIO, watchdog, ADC, UART, DMA.
• Strong understanding of embedded software concepts such as hard real‑time processing, process scheduling, cooperative multitasking, interrupt processing, race conditions and RTOS.
• Familiar with software development processes and controls (static analysis, distributed version control, unit testing, bug tracking).
• Experience with debugging (in‑circuit debugger or other means).
• Ability to approach software development with a system‑level view.
• Ability to travel and interface with overseas electronic contract manufacturers and provide technical direction to obtain quality electronics assemblies for tool production.
• Experience with Agile or waterfall development process.

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering.
• Prior experience with embedded software development for motor drives.
• Prior experience with connected products including IoT (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.).
• Technology and product strategy experience.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and discounts through partner programs.
• Access to digital learning portal and Lean Academy.
• Opportunities for career growth across 60+ brands.
• Volunteerism and sustainable business practices.

In Maryland: $93,400 – $165,000 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. A sign‑on payment may be provided along with a full range of benefits.

Applicants should apply via Stanley Black & Decker’s internal or external careers site.

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