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Generac Power Systems Inc.

Staff Firmware Engineer

๐Ÿ“ŒSanta Monica, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

โฑ๏ธŽ full-time

๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ senior

๐Ÿ’ฐ 144000

Generac Clean Energy is looking for a motivated Staff Firmware Engineer IV with insatiable curiosity to help create next-generation energy conversion products. The successful applicant will join a team of highly knowledgeable and collaborative engineers. You will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems that unlock residential PV and energy storage systems at mass scale.

This position is based in Santa Monica, California .

Major Responsibilities

  • Provide new product development support, specifically focused on microcontroller- and microprocessor-based systems for residential energy storage.
  • Design, implement, and validate embedded control algorithms using fixed-precision C.
  • Develop and maintain application firmware for embedded systems, including algorithm development, interface definition, and system-level behavior.
  • Design and test new control algorithms; support Applications Engineering efforts.
  • Write and maintain well-documented firmware and software modules.
  • Develop and execute test specifications for new firmware/hardware systems.
  • Conduct firmware/hardware integration testing and validation.
  • Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Test) activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., engines, alternators, transfer switches) to define interface behavior and system integration.
  • Use simulation tools to support firmware development.
  • Create PC-based tools for firmware testing or validation.
  • Troubleshoot designs down to the component level.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in design and code reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in embedded systems development.
  • Extensive experience developing embedded firmware in C, including real-time, deterministic control logic.
  • Hands-on experience implementing embedded control algorithms in fixed-precision C.
  • Experience in peripheral or driver-level development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in energy systems, power electronics, or storage products.
  • Familiarity with simulation or modeling tools.
  • Experience with PC-based test utilities and automation.
  • Knowledge of safety-critical or high-reliability embedded systems.
  • Background working across hardware, mechanical, and systems teams.

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Santa Monica, CA is $144,000 - $216,5000. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidateโ€™s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.
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