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Embedded Systems Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, semiconductor firms, and medical device manufacturers are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors in this discipline.
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Senior Engineering Manager, Embedded Software– Hybrid
Location Towson, MD
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Senior Engineering Manager, Embedded Software, you’ll be part of our Embedded Software Engineering Team working as a hybrid (Means in the office Tuesday through Thursday) employee. StanleyBlack&Decker is looking for an engineering leader to support the development of Embedded software development for brushless motor control products in the space of Professional Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment. In this role, you will lead a team of embedded software engineers who will design and develop solutions to meet our advancing product line. Specific products covered include power tools and outdoor power equipment, and will incorporate the following design functions: Sensored and sensorless algorithms as they pertain to Brushless motor controls. This role will collaborate with other design teams including battery chargers, power conversion (motors), and motor controls teams along with product development leaders. In addition to technical collaboration, this leader will work closely with the leaders in NPI, product support, and manufacturing teams.
You’ll get to:
- Lead a cross functional team across multiple product lines driving embedded software into brushless motor driven end product
- Manage all aspects of the project execution including design, development, integration and testing
- Provide team leadership and guidance across business and technical topics for system integration
- Collaborate with supporting teams for sub-system design, testing and development, supplier selection, manufacturing, and product support.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
Basic Qualifications -
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Technical Leadership - Experience with embedded product development
- 10+ years of engineering work experience
- 5+ years managing or leading teams
- Strong communication skills – Oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
- Collaborates and builds consensus with stakeholders and teams to arrive at opportunities that drive innovation
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
- Expert builder of internal and external relationships; inspiring leader to team, colleagues, and broader organization
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering from an accredited curriculum
- Prior experience with embedded software development for motor drives
- Prior experience with connected products including IoT (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc)
- Technology and product strategy experience
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Embedded Systems Engineer
Verify your degree field aligns precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to embedded systems work. A degree in electrical or computer engineering is the strongest fit. Computer science degrees can qualify, but expect an RFE if your coursework lacks hardware or firmware components.
Search LCA filings for embedded roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 17-2061 (Electrical Engineers) or 15-1252 (Software Developers, Embedded). This shows which employers have actively sponsored H-1B workers in roles matching yours.
Target defense and automotive sector employers
Defense contractors and automotive OEMs file disproportionately high volumes of H-1B petitions for embedded roles. These industries have long product cycles that make multi-year sponsorship practical, and many have dedicated immigration counsel already on retainer.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Embedded Systems Engineer on Migrate Mate to see employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for this role. This removes guesswork about which companies will sponsor before you invest time in their application process.
Clarify ITAR restrictions before accepting an offer
Many embedded roles at defense contractors fall under International Traffic in Arms Regulations, which restrict access to U.S. nationals only. Confirm whether a role is ITAR-controlled during interviews, as H-1B holders are generally not eligible for those positions regardless of sponsorship.
Confirm the employer files before the cap deadline
H-1B cap registration opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in May, your earliest possible start under cap-subject H-1B is 16 months away. Discuss timing explicitly so both sides understand the employment gap.
H-1B Visa Embedded Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Embedded Systems Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Embedded Systems Engineer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related field. Roles requiring only general programming skills without a hardware or firmware component can face RFEs, so the job description needs to reflect the technical specialization clearly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for embedded engineers?
Semiconductor manufacturers, automotive OEMs, medical device companies, aerospace and defense contractors, and industrial automation firms are among the most active sponsors. Defense contractors are a significant source of embedded roles, but many require U.S. citizenship due to ITAR restrictions, so verify clearance requirements before pursuing those opportunities. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this field.
Can a computer science degree support an H-1B petition for an embedded systems role?
It can, but the connection must be specific. USCIS requires a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties. A computer science degree with coursework in operating systems, microprocessors, or real-time systems strengthens the case. A general CS degree with no hardware-adjacent coursework is more likely to trigger a Request for Evidence asking for additional documentation of the degree-job nexus.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect embedded engineer job offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role, experience level, and work location before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition. Wage levels are set by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Offers below the Level I or Level II threshold for your metro area can cause the LCA to be denied before the H-1B petition is even filed.
What happens to my H-1B status if my embedded systems project is transferred to a different employer entity?
An H-1B is employer-specific, so a transfer to a new legal entity, even within the same corporate family, typically requires a new H-1B petition filed by the successor employer. Under the AC21 portability rule, you can continue working for the new employer while the petition is pending if your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification.