Job Title: Power Electronics Control Firmware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Power Electronics Controls and Firmware Engineer with expertise in embedded power control firmware development. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience to our team, focusing on developing next-generation fast charging products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded controls for Power Factor Correction (PFC), chargers, DC/DC converters, and inverters.
• Perform board bring-up and develop device drivers for communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, and SPI.
• Participate in developing specifications, conducting design reviews, and executing unit tests.
• Prove design concepts through computer simulation and physical laboratory testing.
• Develop automated test cases for Hardware-In-Loop modeling and testing.
• Write efficient code for real-time interrupt-driven applications.
• Understand schematics and debug hardware issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulatory requirements in power converters used for fast chargers.

Essential Skills

• 5 or more years of experience developing Power Electronics products.
• Proficiency in programming with C/C++, Assembly for 32-bit controllers, DSPs, and Python.
• Solid experience in developing embedded firmware for real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of power electronics principles and control techniques for inverters, rectifiers, and DC/DC converters.
• Hands-on experience in high power lab environments and hardware debugging.
• Proficiency in microcontroller programming and peripherals such as timers, PWM, interrupts, GPIOs, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and SVN.
• Expertise in developing secure and reliable bootloaders.
• Experience in Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Proficient in debugging complex firmware issues with tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of communication protocols in power electronics systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in control system design, modeling, and simulation using tools like Plecs, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Experience with FPGA programming and simulation techniques is preferable.
• Knowledge of grid-tie inverter systems is an advantage.

Work Environment

You will be part of a 4-member team working onsite 100% of the time, with the potential for 1-2 days work from home days in the future

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Campbell,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

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