Leadership Program Engineering, Embedded Software

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Towson, MDFresher1h agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 4 entry-level filings

About the Role

The Stanley Black &<bos> Developer Program (SLP) is a high-profile rotational program designed to accelerate the development of future leaders. This program is geared towards recent graduates with engineering internship experience and a relevant business degree, who have a passion for a long-term career in Engineering.

Engineering SLPs will work in three 8-month rotations across Engineering, Product Management, and Operations at different facilities within the United States. Each rotation will involve project assignments designed to familiarize participants with the company's business practices and contribute to facility success. This program offers valuable experiences for early-career associates seeking challenging developmental opportunities to launch their careers.

This hybrid role will begin in Towson, MD.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic firmware and specifications for power tools, including brushless DC motor controls, Li-Ion battery management systems, and battery chargers.
  • Implement and validate electronic designs through software development, test, and simulation.
  • Develop software verification and validation procedures using unit and integration tests.
  • Provide leadership in achieving cost, performance, and quality objectives for all related electronic systems, components, and sub-assemblies.
  • Develop solutions for electronic systems related issues as an integral member of a larger team.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation for work performed.
  • Translate customer requirements into software specifications.
  • Embrace cross-functional teamwork.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Knowledge in developing embedded 8bit/16bit/32bit microcontrollers in C.
  • Experience with ARM architectures (preferred).
  • Experience with assembly language (a plus).
  • Understanding of common microcontroller peripherals such as timers, GPIO, watchdog, ADC, UART, DMA.
  • Strong understanding of embedded concepts, including real-time processing, process scheduling, cooperative multitasking, interrupted processing, race conditions, RTOS.
  • Familiarity with closed loop control and feedback systems, lithium-ion battery powered systems, and common motor control techniques including sensored and sensorless trapezoidal control (a plus).
  • Familiar with software development processes and control, including static analysis, distributed version control (e.g., Git), unit testing, and bug tracking.
  • Experience with debugging, either using an in-circuit debugger or by other means.

Qualifications

  • Must be willing to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 8 months throughout the program.
  • Relocation for a minimum of one rotation may be required; relocation assistance is available.
  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range: $60,000.00 - $96,600.00 annually.
  • Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness program.
  • Disability insurance.
  • 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and personal days).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
  • Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university.

H-1B sponsor

Stanley Black & Decker filed 4 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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