Eaton · 3 days ago
Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expEaton is a leader in power management solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division. The role involves leading global teams in developing embedded firmware for technology development projects and power conversion products, while also participating in architecting firmware for new products and analyzing existing platform firmware.
Electric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Creates release plans for upcoming software releases
Leads firmware development for technology development projects and new product development projects (uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage, and other ESS products) while meeting schedule, cost, and product performance goals
Leads global engineering teams in the development, test and release of embedded firmware for ESS product lines
Develops overall firmware architecture and requirements for technology development and new product development projects
Writes and maintains functional specifications of design solutions
Creates project plans, work breakdown structure, schedule estimates for upcoming firmware projects while managing ambiguity
Monitors the activities on the firmware development and adapts plans to meet the schedule
Interfaces closely with cross-functional team members
Leads process improvement initiatives
Works with cross-functional team to implement new processes
Analyzes, designs, codes and tests software used in uninterruptible power systems and other power quality products
Develops firmware that meets coding standards and product design requirements
Documents and formally releases embedded software following company procedures
Develops test plans and monitors test results
Perform firmware design reviews for other members of the team
Applies best engineering practices and decision making for advanced technical problem solving
Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution with minimum 6 years of work experience in firmware development OR
MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of work experience in firmware development
Minimum three (3) years' experience with real time operating system (RTOS)
Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge and experience embedded firmware development consisting of state machines, control algorithms and user interfaces
Extensive Experience in C/C++
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of power systems
Ability to work lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical
Ability to read schematics and interpret the behavior of electronic systems
Ability to lead global firmware teams
Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications
Up to 10% travel may be required
Will work in lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical
Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements
Preferred
Experience creating a ground-up firmware architecture design
Experience with Model-based state machine design
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Experience using Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation
Knowledge of embedded Linux
Experience with FPGA development
Experience with developing solutions to cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Experience developing firmware for leading edge power electronics technology
Knowledge of modern software development processes
Design experience with UPS and/or power electronic products for high reliability
Experience developing advanced digital controls and algorithms for AC to DC power conversion
Experience in design of complex state machines and closed loop controls
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital control circuitry
Experience leading a cross-functional, world-wide development project
Benefits
Relocation benefits and sponsorship will be provided within the United States only.
Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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