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Principal Embedded Software Engineer63847746179201120

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Founded in 2011 by graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), RISE Robotics is a high-growth technology company backed by The Engine, a Tough Tech venture capital fund built by MIT, Greentown Labs, and Techstars. RISE Robotics is leading the way to Zero Emission heavy machinery by providing the world's most efficient and productive alternative to hydraulics. We specialize in fostering dynamic partnerships with Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and the US Department of Defense, pioneering the transition from traditional hydraulic systems to more efficient and sustainable solutions. As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of the software that powers our robotic lifting solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to the design and implementation of critical software components, and ensure the reliability and performance of our systems. This position is a hybrid role with 3-4 days/week in Somerville, MA. Why This Role Matters As a pivotal member of the RISE Robotics Engineering organization, your contributions will shape the future of our company, spearheading the engineering effort to implement electronic controls of truly massive machines. Our dynamic and expanding team is ready to embrace your talent and ideas as we work together to redefine the way we operate. If you're passionate about motion control technology and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want you to be a part of our journey. Join us and make your mark on the world of embedded software engineering! Key Responsibilities Embedded Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our robotic lift systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety. System Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with the RISE platform's electrical and mechanical components. Algorithm Development: Create and optimize control algorithms for precise and efficient robotic lifting operations. Real-time Systems: Develop and implement software for real-time control, feedback systems, and sensor integration. Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing of software to identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and robust operation. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, development, and testing processes. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and application specialists, to achieve project goals. Requirements 5+ years of electromechanical product software development in C, C++, and Python Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems Demonstrated ability to operate independently, executing on requirements to produce robust and well-documented software modules Familiarity with common embedded communications interfaces: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART Ability to read and understand complex technical literature such as datasheets, schematics, and production process diagrams Benefits Competitive compensation package Equity! Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance Dental, Life, and Disability insurance 401(k) program PTO and office holidays Flexible/hybrid work options Weekly {free} lunch Free parking/T accessible Located in Union Square RISE Robotics is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Somerville, MA, USA

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Principal Electrical Engineer63847066427395121

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Principal Electrical Engineer

The Elevator Pitch  As Evolv’s Principal Electrical Engineer, you’ll define the technical direction for our most complex products. You’ll be the organization’s top electrical engineering authority, trusted to solve problems no one else can, and to make high impact design decisions that shape our technology roadmap. You’ll lead by example, mentoring a team of talented engineers, raising the technical bar, and ensuring every design meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Your deep expertise in RF, mixed-signal, digital, and low-noise PCB design will guide the development of systems that push the boundaries of innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. If you excel at seeing the big picture while diving into the most intricate technical challenges, and you’re also ready to have a direct, visible impact on our products and our business, then this is your role. Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?  In the first 30 days, you will:  Establish working relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Support, and Field Service. Develop a full understanding of Evolv’s products, workflows, and hardware development roadmap. Participate in product builds at Contract Manufacturing partners and observe at least one customer installation. Provide initial peer review feedback on active hardware designs, highlighting top technical risks. Within 3 months, you will:  Become recognized as the primary technical authority for complex electrical engineering challenges. Lead design work on high-priority projects, delivering solutions to critical technical problems. Partner with quality and manufacturing to improve product yield and reliability through targeted design changes. Conduct and lead schematic and printed circuit board design reviews, reducing production risk. Ensure product requirements are consistently met without costly late-stage changes. By the end of the first year, you will: Set and maintain technical standards for electrical engineering across all projects. Deliver measurable contributions to key program milestones and the technology roadmap. Implement at least two process or tool improvements that shorten design cycles or improve product quality. Mentor and coach team members, raising overall technical capability. Close identified gaps in design-for-manufacturing, design-for-test, and design-for-serviceability practices, reducing lifecycle costs.   The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? Work across engineering functions to architect, design, and help direct the execution of assigned projects. Work cross-functionally (product, manufacturing, regulatory, service and quality) to develop system architecture, specifications, verification testing, and troubleshooting Work within engineering to translate product requirements (PRDs) into design specifications for assigned projects. Hands-on design of electronics that successfully integrate with electromechanical and software subsystems. Mastery in contemporary tools for simulation, CAD, analysis, and documentation. Contribute to detailed electrical and firmware design, including analog, digital, power supply, power electronics, timing and PLLs, and low-noise PCB design. Create and maintain test protocols for design verification and validation activities as required. Oversee the execution of testing to prescribed protocols, documenting results and creating final reports for assigned projects. Create and maintain a traceability matrix between requirements, design, specifications, and testing for assigned projects. Work with the Product Management team to define and execute system integration activities and usability studies within projects. Prepare, present, and participate in comprehensive technical and/or design reviews. What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?  You will join the R&D team, be a key member of the Electrical Engineering team, and report to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The R&D organization comprises more than 60 dedicated developers and managers with deep expertise who are always willing to help. Leadership at Evolv lives our values: doing the right thing, putting people first, owning results, winning together, and being bold while staying curious. You’ll be supported by leaders who set a clear vision, foster collaboration, and empower you to do your best work. Compensation and Transparency Statement The base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 – $215,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location. In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request. During the hiring process, your recruiter will share: The specific salary range for your preferred location A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. Where is the role located?  This role is based in Waltham, MA, with flexibility in being remote some days Benefits At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:   Do the right thing, always;   Put people first'   Own it;   Win together; and continue to    Be bold, stay curious.      Our Benefits Include:   Equity as part of your total compensation package   Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)   A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)   Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind  Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you   Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development   Subscription to Calm   Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.  Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.

Waltham, MA, USA

$135,000-215,000/year

Product Engineer, Datacom63846764372739122

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Product Engineer, Datacom

HyperLight is at the forefront in commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we’ve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology. At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology. We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business, and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another. Our growing team is looking for a Product Engineer to support and accelerate progress on our datacom products. This hands-on role, based at HyperLight's headquarters, collaborates very closely with our internal design, operations, production, and test teams to drive product development and ensure fast time-to-market. In the role of Product Engineer, you will be involved in all product-related discussions and decisions that have direct impact on HyperLight's business. As part of your responsibilities, you will: Define component performance requirements and drive component and product optimization in close collaboration with the Design team Drive EVT, DVT, and KGD test development in close collaboration with the Test team Perform system level modeling to ensure our products' compliance with customer expectations, and develop new product offerings in close collaboration with product line management Monitor and improve product yield in close collaboration with the Operations and Production teams Drive continuous improvement in datacom product development processes and documentation Requirements Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant industry experience. Proven experience and deep technical knowledge in high-speed integrated photonics Familiarity with datacom IMDD solutions and relevant IEEE standards Experience developing optical test routines for transceiver products Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM), design for test (DFT) and FMEA processes Strong programming skills in Python Excellent organizational and communication skills Comfortable working with cross-disciplinary teams This role is in-person at HyperLight's office in Cambridge, MA. Authorization to work in the US is required Benefits Competitive market-based compensation Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching Paid Parental Leave Life and disability insurance Commuter benefits and subsidies Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Cambridge, MA, USA

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