Electrical Engineer, Embedded & Controls

As an Electrical Engineer, Embedded & Controls at Boston Engineering, your key responsibilities will include designing and maintaining embedded systems, implementing control systems, conducting system-level testing, and collaborating with hardware and software teams. You will work with various communication protocols and develop control algorithms to ensure seamless integration within our innovative projects.

For the Electrical Engineer, Embedded & Controls role at Boston Engineering, a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is essential, with a Master's degree preferred. A minimum of four years of relevant experience, particularly in consulting environments, is required to ensure you can navigate our complex projects successfully.

To stand out as a strong candidate for the Electrical Engineer, Embedded & Controls position at Boston Engineering, you should have proficiency in embedded C/C++, experience in control systems design, familiarity with RTOS, and a solid understanding of hardware-software integration. Your skills in problem-solving and communication will also play a pivotal role in our team-driven environment.

The work environment for an Electrical Engineer, Embedded & Controls at Boston Engineering is collaborative and energetic. We encourage innovative thinking and foster a culture where teamwork and curiosity thrive. You'll work in a supportive setting with access to advanced tools and resources, helping you to excel in your projects and career.

As an Electrical Engineer, Embedded & Controls at Boston Engineering, you can look forward to a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a matching 401(k) plan. We also promote a balance of work and life through our supportive workplace culture, which values strong client relationships and an entrepreneurial spirit.

In your response, focus on specific projects you've worked on, emphasizing your design processes, challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Mention technologies and programming languages you used, as well as your approach to integration and testing.

Discuss your methodology for developing control systems, including how you define requirements, select control algorithms, and implement them. Mention any tools you used for simulations or testing and how you ensure system performance meets specifications.

Outline the communication protocols you are familiar with, such as I2C, SPI, or CAN. Give examples of how you implemented these protocols in your projects and the benefits they brought to the systems you were developing.

Provide a specific instance where you identified and resolved a complex issue in an embedded system. Highlight your diagnostic approach, tools used, and the final outcome, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Explain how you use documentation throughout your engineering processes, from design to testing. Describe the types of documentation you create, its importance for project continuity, and how it assists other team members.

Mention the resources you rely on to stay informed, such as industry publications, online platforms, and professional groups. Share how you apply new knowledge and trends to your work and ongoing projects.

Talk about your proficiency in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers, sharing specific examples of applications you've developed or worked on, challenges faced, and how your programming skills contributed to successful project outcomes.

Discuss your approach to collaboration with software engineering teams, including communication methods and tools you use. Emphasize how you ensure alignment and integration of embedded systems with software components.

List safety standards relevant to embedded systems that you're knowledgeable about, such as IEC 61508. Explain how you incorporate these standards into your design practices and ensure compliance during development.

Share an experience where project requirements shifted and how you adapted your engineering approach. Highlight your flexibility, problem-solving skills, and commitment to team goals throughout the process.