Staff Power Electronics Firmware and Controls Engineer - Clean Energy - Job at Generac Power Systems in Bedford, MA

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Staff Power Electronics Firmware and Controls Engineer - Clean Energy

Req # 63877

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

Generac Clean Energy is looking for a motivated Engineer with insatiable curiosity to help create next generation power systems. 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 role entails ownership of firmware implementation, validation, and ongoing fleet improvements. The candidate will show outstanding technical and organizational skills and be passionate about bringing sustainable energy to the world.

The position is available to be based out of our offices 3 days a week in Reno Nevada; Waukesha Wisconsin; South Portland Maine; or Bedford Massachusetts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop control algorithms for switch mode power electronics
Drive power electronics, communications, and battery design architecture with a firmware focus
Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time firmware in C. Deliver high-quality code in a real-time embedded environment.
Drive firmware development for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight integration with the hardware.
Design safety rated firmware to meet UL1998 or related standards.
Hands-on hardware bring up, build and execute component validation to deliver robust, functional code.

Minimal Qualifications:

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical firmware engineering experience.
At least 6 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with switch mode power electronics including DC-DC converters, power management, power conversion and control
Capable of delivering top quality C code in a real time embedded environment.
Excellent software fundamentals including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability.
Multithreaded and RTOS experience. Experience with communication interfaces on embedded systems such as RS-485, CAN, SPI, I2C is desired.
Experience with test driven development experience using unit testing, software in the loop, or hardware in the loop methodologies. Our developers participate significantly in firmware testing, so a validation mindset is required.
Familiar with software testing libraries including Unity and CMock.
Familiar with electrical test tools like scopes, meters, and power supplies.
Desired to have experience developing time critical code using ADC, PWM for power controls and battery management
Desired to have experience in the development of embedded software compliant to formal safety certification processes such as UL1998 or similar
Desired to have Python or Rust experience for supporting tools and data analysis
Remain engaged, proactive and positive when taking on challenging tasks, owning assignments and taking accountability for personal and overall team success.
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift loads as large as 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include actions typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position will require occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."