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Banks Power · 2 days ago

Embedded Firmware Architect

Azusa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

Banks Power is seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Architect who will provide technical leadership in the design and development of scalable automotive firmware solutions. The role involves leading the firmware team, defining the firmware architecture, and ensuring seamless integration of firmware with hardware systems.

AutomotiveManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead firmware team through V model product development cycles

Direct the standard method of pursuing application development and create, define, or choose an application framework

Observe and understand the broader system environment and maintain knowledge of other applications in the organization

Comprehend the functions of each component within the application, understand the interactions and dependencies among components

Define and drive the firmware architecture and development flow, including feature assessments and solution design, project scoping, pre-development planning, and continuous improvement strategies

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers and engineers

Define and develop modular and reusable firmware across Banks product portfolio including signal processing and modification, instrumentation and DAQ systems, graphical UI, and mobile app integration

Develop control systems from conception to implementation and validation

Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all product development

Architect key blocks of firmware that interact with low level hardware features. Develop product source code in C or using MATLAB/Simulink when needed

Collaborate with other engineers to enhance or create a simulation model/platform for analyzing, optimizing, and troubleshooting various aspects of the product

Work within cross-functional teams to develop control-oriented models using both first principles and system identification techniques, and to resolve controls-related challenges

Address software issues in vehicles/prototypes and aid in integrating features into the controller code base

Collaborate with hardware team to ensure flawless integration of firmware with the underlying system

Direct design of diagnostic interfaces for the controller

Understand functional safety principles (e.g. ISO26262) and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems

Develop comprehensive test plans and conduct thorough testing, debugging, performance optimization of firmware on the vehicle to validate functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions. Assist in feature calibration to ensure reliability and quality

Lead and participate in design reviews for new content, code reviews, and other engineering activities to ensure high-quality firmware development, and that coding standards are being followed

Communicate concepts and guidelines to the development team; oversee the progress of the development team to ensure consistency with the initial design and to ensure the software meets all quality, security, extensibility, and modifiability; approve the final product before it is launched

Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of firmware solutions

Document work in reports and presentations to all levels of management

Qualification

Embedded firmware developmentRTOS environmentsAutomotive powertrain controlsC programmingMATLAB/SimulinkCommunication protocolsARM architecturesMulti-processing architecturesPassion for automotive performanceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development in RTOS environments. Be able to actively code

Experience with hard real-time systems and ARM architectures

Experience developing embedded systems for automotive powertrain controls as well as CANbus, USB, J1979, J1979-2, UDS, J1850, ISO9141, LIN and automotive ethernet, and SENT communications

Strong proficiency in C, high-level programming languages including C#, C++, or Python and model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink

A deep understanding of gas & diesel engine control strategies and the associated signals and actuators

Proven experience throughout full product and embedded firmware development lifecycle, including defining goals and reaching milestones in a cross-functional capacity

Experience with ST Micro, NXP, Infineon, or Atmel microprocessors and experience with multi-processing architectures and techniques

Ability to optimize software for resource constrained embedded systems (e.g. power, throughput, memory/compute)

Familiarity with hardware design concepts and ability

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Passion for automotive performance

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program, a confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Vacation, Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Company

Banks Power

Over 60 years of engineering milestones for Gale Banks Engineering founder and president Gale Banks began at age 14 with an engine teardown of his mother's '31 Ford Model A that resulted in an increase of more than 40 horsepower.

Founded in 1958

Azusa, California, USA

51-200 employees