Controls Firmware Engineer

In this role, you will design, develop, and validate embedded firmware for real-time control systems used in grid-connected power conversion and energy management applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with embedded firmware development, real-time operating systems, and control algorithms, along with a passion for building reliable, high-performance embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Firmware, Software, Systems, Hardware, and Compliance Engineering throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for real-time control applications.
• Develop and optimize grid support and control algorithms for power electronics systems.
• Create and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) integration and validation tests.
• Develop, debug, and maintain embedded software using C and C++ in RTOS-based environments.
• Optimize firmware for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot embedded hardware and software integration issues.
• Develop automated test suites and support system verification activities.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Support product validation, compliance testing, and field issue investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience developing embedded firmware for real-time control systems.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience developing highly reliable, mission-critical embedded applications.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging, firmware validation, and integration testing.
• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and/or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with power electronics, energy storage systems, renewable energy, or industrial automation.
• Understanding of electrical grid or microgrid operations.
• Experience implementing digital control algorithms for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.