Senior Embedded Software Design Engineer (Power Electronics Firmware Development)

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Software Design Engineer (Power Electronics) is responsible for designing and developing embedded software for power electronics systems, particularly in embedded systems and real-time control applications. This role involves working closely with electrical hardware teams to ensure software design aligns with system requirements and technical milestones. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in embedded software development and power electronics for industrial and power products such as Uninterrupted Power Supply, EV chargers, Solar inverters, and energy storage systems.

Location

This position will be based on-site at our St. Petersburg, FL - Gandy Site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and validate embedded software and control algorithms for power electronics applications, including real-time control, power conversion, and motor control systems.

- Develop, debug, and optimize software for embedded systems using C/C++ and other relevant programming languages.

- Work on DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and microcontroller programming, control algorithm designing, simulation and coding, embedded system integration, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, UART).

- Collaborate with system architects, hardware engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and innovative software solutions that meet all technical and customer requirements.

- Manage the software development lifecycle, including design documentation, software testing, and functional verification.

- Contribute to technology roadmaps and software architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

- Address and resolve complex technical challenges in embedded software while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.

Job Qualifications

Technical Knowledge & Skills

- Extensive experience in embedded software development for power electronics or similar systems.

- Hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems and firmware development for microcontrollers, such as TI C2000, Infineon Aurix, and NXP, STM32.

- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and embedded software development tools.

- Familiarity with typical power converter topologies and principal and power electronics industry standards is a plus.

- Familiarity with power converter control algorithms and Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation, especially three-phase inverter and Dual-Active Bridge DCDC converter; three-phase dual active bridge control is a plus.

- Experience with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers).

Non-Technical Knowledge & Skills

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and interact with stakeholders and customers.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot complex embedded systems.

- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Software Engineering, or a related field (BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience).

- At least 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with a focus on power electronics embedded systems.

- Or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.

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