Mksinst
Senior Engineering Manager - Firmware
Wilmington, MA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$21k-$155kDetected 27 days ago
C++CI/CDAgilePCB DesignEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- In addition to overseeing software development, the Sr.
- Engineering Manager will also guide a team of experienced mechanical engineers who play a critical role in R&D, New Product Introduction, and Sustaining Engineering.
- MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Manager to lead the Software Engineering Team within Plasma Solutions.
- This group is responsible for the design, implementation, and characterization of complex semiconductor systems, and will be the primary focus of this leadership role.
- This multidisciplinary team drives resolution of complex issues on released products, continuous product improvements, and compliance for both new and legacy systems.
Requirements
- Familiarity with RTOS or similar environments
- Understand a product development process and knowledge of CE, SEMI S2, F47, RoHS and regulatory requirements
- Regularly interacts with other Senior leaders and requires the ability to think systematically
Nice to have
- Strong people management skills
- Strong background in system architecture and scalability
- Experience with security, bootloaders, or OTA updates
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Experience in product development for industrial and SME devices
- Knowledge of debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Skills
- Ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code
- Guide architecture decisions for embedded systems and low-level software
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting for complex issues
- Review system architecture involving microcontrollers, processors, and hardware interfaces
- Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and software teams
- Ensure code quality through reviews, testing frameworks, and automation
- Implement firmware validation, verification, and release processes
- BS in Electrical Engineering required or related experience >10+ years, or MS/PhD and 5+ years related experience
- 8+ years of firmware/embedded software development experience
- 2+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Experience with microcontrollers, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
Compensation
- $ 155,000.00 - 205,00.00 per year.
- This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
- Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits
- This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Company info
- We are seeking an exceptional Sr.
- MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.
- MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and
- equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
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