Embedded Engineering Manager – IoT Systems (Sensing)

Weare5vtech
Bristol
2 months ago
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Embedded Engineering Manager – IoT Systems (Sensing)
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $200,000 - $240,000 + Healthcare Plan + Stock Options

A fast-growing company in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, building cutting‑edge connected devices that transform how people interact with technology. Their products integrate hardware, firmware, and wireless connectivity to deliver intelligent, reliable, and scalable solutions across diverse markets.


You’ll lead a skilled team of firmware and hardware engineers, shaping the architecture of next‑generation connected devices from concept to launch. One week you might be guiding wireless stack integration, the next you’re hands‑on with a prototype in the lab, validating hardware and measuring RF performance.


You will oversee the design, development, and integration of their entire embedded technology stack; from early prototypes through production, while fostering technical excellence and team growth.


You’ll have the freedom to influence design decisions, the resources to push technical boundaries, and the satisfaction of seeing your team’s innovations come to life in real‑world products. If you thrive at the intersection of leadership and cutting‑edge engineering, this is your chance to make an impact.


Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Embedded hardware / firmware design, including wireless communication systems
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams (8-10 individuals)
  • Strong understanding of Microcontroller architectures and embedded C/C++
  • Understanding of hardware design principles (Schema / PCB Layout / Power Management)
  • Wireless protocol knowledge (BLE / Wi‑Fi / Zigbee, LoRa, etc)
  • Experience with Prototype Development, hardware bring‑up and debugging

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK, and North America.


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