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Maxwell Energy Systems

Head of Firmware & System Engineering

๐Ÿ“ŒBengaluru, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

โฑ๏ธŽ full-time

๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ senior

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We are a fast-growing embedded systems and electronics company focused on building cutting-edge solutions for the electric mobility sector, including 2-wheeler (2W), 3-wheeler (3W), and 4-wheeler (4W) electric vehicles. Our mission is to accelerate clean transportation through innovation in power electronics, battery systems, vehicle control, and connectivity. We're looking for a dynamic leader to oversee our Firmware and System Engineering functions as we expand our product portfolio.





Position Summa

ryAs th e Head of Firmware and System Engineerin g, you will lead the development of high-reliability embedded firmware and system architectures that power our EV solutions. You will manage multidisciplinary teams working on motor control, battery management, telematics, and safety-critical systems across a range of electric vehicle platforms. This role requires deep technical knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for advancing sustainable mobilit


y.
Key Responsibiliti

es:Strategic Leaders

  • hipDefine and execute the long-term vision for firmware and system engineering in alignment with our electric vehicle roadm
  • ap.Drive technology innovation in areas such as motor control, BMS, vehicle control units (VCUs), telematics, and charging syste
  • ms.Collaborate closely with product management, hardware, and mechanical teams to align engineering goals with business objectiv


es.
Technical Oversi

  • ght:Oversee development of embedded firmware for EV sub-systems: traction control, BMS, CAN communication, diagnostics, HMI, and OTA upda
  • tes.Lead the system engineering team in defining system architecture, requirements, functional safety, and system integration strategies for 2W/3W/4W platfo
  • rms.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AIS-038, ISO 26262, ISO 151


18).
Team Manage

  • ment:Build and mentor high-performing teams across firmware and systems engineering discipl
  • ines.Establish development standards, validation processes, and robust documentation pract
  • ices.Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improve


ment.
Cross-functional Collabor

  • ation:Act as the technical interface between software, hardware, mechanical, QA, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and product read
  • iness.Support field and customer teams with advanced diagnostics, debugging, and root cause analysis for system-level i


ssues.
Project Exe

  • cution:Manage project planning, technical risk assessments, and deliverables across multiple EV pr
  • ograms.Track and report engineering KPIs, including quality, timeline adherence, and defect reso
  • lution.Oversee system verification and validation, DVP&R, and certification processes for EV pla


tforms.
Qualifications and

  • Skills:Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or relate
  • d field.10+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with at least 5 years in a leadersh
  • ip role.Strong experience in automotive-grade firmware development and system design, particularly for 2W, 3W, or 4W electric v
  • ehicles.Deep knowledge of microcontroller-based system design (ARM, automotive SoCs), CAN/LIN communication, and real-time embedded firmware (C/C++
  • , RTOS).Hands-on experience with EV sub-systems: motor controllers (FOC, BLDC), battery management systems (BMS), chargers, and vehicle contro
  • l units.Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262), FMEA/FMEDA, and cybersecurity pri
  • nciples.Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication


skills.
Preferred Qualif

  • ications:Prior involvement in mass production programs for EVs or EV co
  • mponents.Familiarity with AUTOSAR, ASPICE, or similar automotive software fr
  • ameworks.Exposure to cloud-connected systems, telematics, and remote dia
  • gnostics.Experience with homologation and compliance in Indian or global EV markets (e.g., ARAI, ICAT


, NHTSA).
What

  • we offer:Opportunity to lead technology development in a high-growth E
  • V company.Competitive salary and performance-base
  • d bonuses.Flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remot
  • e options)Modern R&D infrastructure and d
  • evelopmentA mission-driven culture focused on sustainability and i


nnovation.
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