Senior Embedded Software Design Engineer (Power Electronics)

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Job Summary 

The Senior Software Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing embedded software for industrial control and power electronics systems, particularly in embedded systems and real-time control applications. This role involves working closely with electrical hardware teams to ensure software aligns with system requirements and technical milestones. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in embedded software and firmware development for industrial and power products such as HMI controls, DC chargers, 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 firmware 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, 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, including DSPs such as TI C2000, Microchip, and NXP. 

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

- Experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, embedded Linux) and low-level hardware interface development, including kernel development, driver integration. 

- Familiarity with power control algorithms, digital power topologies, and power electronics industry standards is 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-p