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# Senior Embedded Engineer / Newark, DE

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Newark, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4e8e8e707a51a9c7

## About the Role

* Low-level embedded software and firmware development
 * Microcontroller experience
 * Schematic reading and low-level protocols (SPI, etc.)
 * FreeRTOS
 * Hardware debugging at the low level
 * Motor control or board control experience
 * 10+ years of experience
 * Background in automotive, aerospace, or medical device industries

Desired Skills and Experience:

 * Linux alongside microcontroller development
 * End-to-end product development experience
 * Medical device or regulated industry background, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

## Description

You will be doing hands-on low-level firmware and embedded software development in an R&D environment. The team is small and collaborative, and this person will be expected to operate close to a lead-level contributor while mentoring junior engineers., * Firmware and embedded software development

 * Reading schematics and implementing low-level hardware control
 * Contributing to full product development cycles in an R&D environment
 * Informally mentoring junior engineers on a team of six

Tech Breakdown:

 * 75% Embedded
 * 25% Firmware

Daily Responsibilities:

 * 80% Development
 * 20% Leadership


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