Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - BLE
Boston, Massachusetts
Contract
$65/hr - $75/hr
We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our growing team developing next-generation wearable technology. In this role, you will take ownership of embedded software design and development for STM32-based systems, with a strong focus on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity and real-time performance. You’ll work cross-functionally with hardware, mobile, and product teams to bring innovative wearable products from concept to production and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:-
Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for STM32 microcontrollers in C/C++
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Develop and integrate Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocols for device communication and connectivity
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Drive firmware development through the full product lifecycle: from prototyping and validation to field deployment and maintenance
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Collaborate closely with hardware, mobile app, and systems engineering teams
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Write and maintain robust, efficient, and well-documented code
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Develop and execute unit and system-level tests to ensure reliability and performance
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Optimize power management and performance for battery-operated wearable devices
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Support manufacturing and test engineering with firmware tools and diagnostics
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B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
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5+ years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience
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Strong experience with STM32 microcontrollers and STM32 development tools (e.g., STM32CubeIDE, HAL/LL drivers)
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Proficiency in developing and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) applications
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Demonstrated experience bringing a hardware product through the entire development lifecycle (prototype ? production ? sustainment)
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Solid understanding of embedded systems concepts: interrupts, low power modes, timers, UART/SPI/I2C, bootloaders, etc.
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Familiarity with RTOS environments or bare-metal systems
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Experience with wearable devices or other battery-powered, sensor-rich products
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Familiarity with DFU/OTA update mechanisms and secure boot
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Exposure to power profiling, signal processing, or wireless coexistence challenges
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Experience using lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol sniffers)
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.