Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, High Voltage System

Job Title

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, High Voltage System

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer position will develop real-time low-level embedded software for power conversion systems and communications. This position will be responsible for designing and developing software for embedded control of inverters, DC-DC converters, and On-Board Charger for Canoo’s electric vehicles.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Design, develop, implement, debug and maintain embedded real-time software for power conversion ECUs
• Develop code for control algorithms and communication
• Develop documentation and test plans for software
• Investigate, debug and modify existing code
• Work with HW engineers to test, debug and validate FW on bench
• Develop standard and custom communication protocols for new systems
• Develop power electronics FW from concept to post-production 

Required Experience 

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of embedded programming design experience for switched mode power converters
• Fluent in C
• Ability to code in Assembly
• Proficient with micro-controller IDE design/development tools
• Thorough understanding of software development practices and associated tools
• Experience in real-time operating systems
• Understanding of AC-DC and DC-DC operation and digital control loops
• Ability to follow circuit schematics and PCB layout drawings
• Experience in standard lab equipment such as power analyzer, oscilloscopes, frequency response analyzer to use for validating and debugging FW

Preferred Experience  

• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Experience with ST 32-bit microcontroller platforms
• Experience developing device drivers, control systems, and communications protocols
• Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-232, 802.11x, and TCP/IP protocols
• Automotive experience
• Good understanding of design for manufacturing, quality control, and FMEA

Travel Requirements

• Business travel up to 20% annually.

Physical Requirements for Position 

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommoda