Embedded Technology Lead

**Job Description: Embedded Technology Lead** **Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced **Embedded Technology Lead** to oversee the design, development, and delivery of embedded solutions across firmware, hardware, and testing domains. This role involves leading end-to-end embedded product development, ensuring compliance with CE marking and other international standards. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams in building reliable, innovative, and compliant embedded systems. **Key Responsibilities** ·         Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle for embedded products, including **requirements gathering, architecture design, firmware development, hardware design, testing, and validation**. ·         Define and design embedded system architectures, including **microcontrollers, embedded Linux/RTOS platforms, and custom electronics**. ·         Drive and review **firmware development** in C/C++ (or equivalent), ensuring code quality, modularity, and maintainability. ·         Lead **hardware development and PCB design reviews**, ensuring integration with embedded firmware components as well as EMS management. ·         Lead **testing and validation strategies** including test plans & test management,  integration testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), environmental and compliance testing. ·         Oversee **regulatory compliance and CE marking**, ensuring products meet European directives and other relevant global standards (e.g., EMC, LVD, RoHS, CRA). ·         Partner with product management and stakeholders to **translate customer requirements into robust embedded solutions**. ·         Mentor and guide embedded engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, reviews, and best practices in coding and electronics design. ·         Collaborate with QA, certification labs, and manufacturing teams to ensure **production readiness and compliance documentation (DoC, Technical Files)**. ·         Identify emerging embedded technologies and drive **innovation and adoption** to maintain a competitive edge. **Required Qualifications** ·         Master’s/PhD degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. ·         15+ years of professional experience in **embedded systems development** with at least 3 years in a **technical leadership role**. ·         Proven expertise in **firmware development** using C/C++ (RTOS, bare-metal, or embedded Linux). ·         Strong background in **hardware design and development**, including microcontrollers, sensors, communication interfaces (UART, CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, BLE, etc.), and EMS management. ·         Deep understanding of **testing methodologies** for embedded systems (test plans, debugging, test automation, system validation, EMC/IP pre-compliance). ·         Hands-on experience with **CE marking processes**, risk assessments, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance (EMC, LVD, RoHS, RED, CRA as applicable). ·         Familiarity with **tools**: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, PCB design/review software (Altium Designer,), and lab test setups. ·         Strong problem-solving mindset and proven ability to **lead cross-functional engineering teams**. ·         Knowledge of **Agile development** and working in collaborative DevOps environments. **Preferred Qualifications** ·         Experience with **IoT products** and secure communication protocols (MQTT, TLS, etc.). ·         Experience managing **third-party labs and certification houses** for compliance testing. **Key Skills** ·         Embedded Firmware Development (C, C++, RTOS, Linux) ·         Hardware Design & PCB review ·         Testing & Validation (unit, integration, EMC, regulatory) ·         CE Marking & Compliance (Technical files, EMC, LVD, etc.) ·         Leadership & Team Mentorship ·         System Architecture & Integration