Paulo Mendes
Always do your best! Be an example, even if you don\'t know for whom.
- Role
- Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Firmware) at SharkNinja
- Location
- Norfolk, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paulo Mendes
Accomplished Electrical Engineer with 35+ years of proven expertise in architecting, designing, and developing embedded systems across hardware and software domains. Adept at driving innovation across diverse projects—from optimizing low-cost consumer electronics to engineering high-performance, specialized systems. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.Key Skills:* System Design: Architect and design systems using object-oriented principles, considering embedded system constraints like real-time performance, MIPS, memory, and power.* Embedded Software: Design and develop real-time software for FreeRTOS, Linux, VxWorks, and other operating systems; proficient in C, C++, and Assembly Language; expertise in multithreaded and bare-metal architectures.* Communication Protocols: Expertise in serial and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth LE, WiFi, etc.).* Hardware Design: Digital hardware and microprocessor design; experience with CPLDs, FPGAs, and SoCs; skilled in schematic capture, board layout (Eagle, OrCAD), and functional verification using tools like ModelSim and PSpice.* Prototyping & Debugging: Fast prototyping using Arduino and Raspberry Pi; skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment for troubleshooting.Leadership:* Lead embedded systems teams through all project lifecycle phases, from concept to production.Manage projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.Conduct technical interviews and assess candidates from engineer to director level.Mentorship:* Provide mentorship to engineers, helping them unlock their full potential through feedback, guidance, and shared experiences.
Experience
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Firmware)
Oct 2025 — Present · Needham, MA, US
Advanced Development of Concepts
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Electronic Engineer, Digital Electronics
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