Embedded SW Engineer II

JOB SUMMARY

This position applies extensive technical expertise towards software and systems solutions of complex technical problems and provides solutions that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. The successful candidate has a passion for problem solving and enjoys developing in the embedded environment working with the control hardware systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Embedded Software Engineer II is responsible for the development of cutting-edge test and monitoring products used in the power industry. Specific tasks include:

• Design, develop, test and document software components and applications in a Linux environment
• Work with hardware/electrical systems and electrical theory
• Focus on embedded real-time, multi-processor systems but comfortable with design of PC based applications
• Work with engineering project teams to provide technical solutions
• Develop technical requirements gathering, estimating, and planning efforts
• Leverage internal component reusability and open source solutions to improve time to market
• Develop products to promote the ease of implementing automated test suites
• Familiar with message bus technologies and implementations
• Develop clear development metrics for testing status and progress monitoring dashboards
• Develop a skill set to be a key person to technically triage customer issues, as needed interface to the customer
• Interest in career growth, learning and professional development activities
• Interface with mechanical, electrical, systems, and test engineers
• Identify and implement process and development environment improvements
• Willingness and excited to assume increased responsibility
• Travel requirement: less than 5%

DECISION-MAKING LATITUDE

• Responsible for working with development and project managers to assist in technical decision making
• Work with other product teams on solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of work experience in firmware and software development
• Experience using test equipment to test and verify the performance of power electronics and power system hardware
• Experience managing code management systems such as Bitbucket
• Team communication and collaboration experience (Such as a wiki)
• Experience working with hardware teams to isolate failure causes
• Understand DSP FPGA/CPLD implementations
• Ability to quickly prototype new concepts and ideas
• Ability to provide creativity while solving complex problems without known solutions
• Familiarity and experience working with Matlab, Linux, and scripting languages
• Ability to assess new technologies via comprehensive reviews of the state-of-the-art
• Skills in one or more scripting languages such as TCL, Python and Perl
• Experience with embedded and host applications developed in C and C++
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written and oral communications
• Proven track record of proactively working with the development and QA stakeholders
• Strong technical capabilities of a developer combined with a passion for assuring product quality

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• Experience Linux and Windows applications
• Experience working with Atlassian Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket products
• Experience or the desire to learn about utility power systems
• Experience working in both waterfall and agile engineering environment
• Experience or knowledge in applied physics and electrical engineering
• Knowledge of network equipment including protectors, relays, transformers and power cable
• Strong communication skills that interweave presentation skills with the problem-solving process
• Strong interpersonal skill set
• Well-developed technical writing skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages including C/C++ and Perl/Python
• Experience in embedded multiprocessor systems, software/hardware test and validation, bug lifecycle management, software development methodologies (e.g. agile)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds. Must use assistance when lifting 50 or more pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.
Salary Pay Range Minimum $103,621.47 - Midpoint $129,526.84

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for their expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.