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Bedford, Nova Scotia
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Firmware Engineer – Power Electronics is primarily responsible for the design, development and testing of the firmware & control software for switch-mode power conversion equipment.
• Apply knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs
• Coding using C/C++, Auto-code generation using PSIM/MATLAB, familiarity with development tools such as compilers and debuggers, thorough understanding of software development practices
• Lead the firmware engineering team, providing guidance and mentorship
Senior Firmware Engineer
Bedford, Nova ScotiaSenior Firmware Engineer
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Firmware Engineer – Power Electronics is primarily responsible for the design, development and testing of the firmware & control software for switch-mode power conversion equipment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for design and implementation of control algorithms and embedded firmware for power converters on DSP/MCU
• Apply knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs
• Coding using C/C++, Auto-code generation using PSIM/MATLAB, familiarity with development tools such as compilers and debuggers, thorough understanding of software development practices
• Lead the firmware engineering team, providing guidance and mentorship
Basic Qualifications
- University degree in Computer sciences, Engineering or a closely related field.
- Strong relevant experience in firmware code development
- Solid understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
- Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment.
- Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
- Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot.
- Must have basic design capabilities and integration skills
- Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
- Involvement in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
- Previous experience in leading a work team is desired
- Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset