Embedded Firmware Manager

Embedded Firmware Manager Department:
Research Development

Location:

Waltham, MA

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About the role

Nova Biomedical is seeking an Embedded Firmware Manager to lead and develop a team of firmware engineers within our embedded systems organization. This role is responsible for overseeing embedded firmware development across multiple products and platforms, ensuring high-quality execution, predictable delivery, and alignment with system architectures, regulatory requirements, and long-term product strategy.

The Embedded Firmware Manager is accountable for technical execution, people leadership, and process maturity. This role partners closely with electrical engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program leadership to deliver robust, scalable firmware solutions from concept through production and lifecycle support.

The ideal candidate combines strong embedded firmware expertise with proven people leadership skills. They are comfortable operating as a playercoach, capable of providing technical guidance and hands-on support as needed, while primarily driving teams toward successful outcomes through planning, mentorship, and accountability.

If youre passionate about firmware engineering and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, wed love to hear from you, apply today!

What youll do

* Firmware Development & Architecture:
Oversee and guide the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded firmware across multiple products and generations. Ensures firmware architectures align with system requirements, regulatory constraints, and long-term platform strategy.

* Technical Leadership:
Guide a team of engineers, provide mentorship, and enforce best practices in firmware development. Establish long-term technical roadmaps for embedded firmware, balancing performance, cost, reliability, security, and regulatory needs. Influence technical direction across teams through mentorship, design reviews, and technical leadership.

* System Integration:
Work closely with hardware, software, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with system components. Partner with quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness and lifecycle robustness.

* Performance Optimization:
Analyze and improve firmware efficiency, reliability, and power consumption. Ensure firmware architectures meet applicable safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

* Code Review & Documentation:
Lead and participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards. Ensure high-quality technical documentation, including architecture specifications, interface definitions, and design rationales.

* Troubleshooting & Debugging:
Guide team in root-cause analysis for critical field or production issues and define systemic corrective actions. Act as a technical escalation point for complex or critical firmware and system-level issues.

* Security & Compliance:
Ensure firmware adheres to industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.

* Research &

Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and…