Power Electronics Firmware Engineer

Power Electronics Firmware Engineer Overview

• The Power Electronics Firmware Engineer will develop embedded firmware for advanced power conversion systems in autonomous defense platforms.
• Work at the intersection of firmware and power electronics, focusing on control systems for DC-DC converters and energy management.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to validate power electronics hardware and perform debugging under various load conditions.
• Utilize simulation tools like SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink to model and optimize control systems.
• Contribute to the efficiency, stability, and thermal performance of power systems through firmware optimization.
• Join a dynamic team focused on innovation in defense, aerospace, and robotics systems.
• Leverage your expertise in digital power control loops and advanced digital control techniques.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to technological excellence.

Power Electronics Firmware Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and implement embedded firmware for digital control of power electronics systems.
• Develop control algorithms such as PID loops, PWM, and phase-shift control for power topologies.
• Model and validate control systems using simulation tools like SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up and validate hardware under diverse conditions.
• Optimize firmware to improve efficiency, stability, and thermal performance of power systems.
• Perform lab debugging and validation of power electronics hardware.
• Contribute to high-efficiency power design and EMI considerations.
• Implement advanced digital control techniques for power systems.

Power Electronics Firmware Engineer Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with power electronics systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and familiarity with microcontrollers like STM32 or TI C2000.
• Experience with digital control of DC-DC converters and power management systems.
• Knowledge of simulation tools including SPICE, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Understanding of control algorithms such as PID loops and PWM modulation.
• Familiarity with high-efficiency power design and EMI considerations.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or robotics systems is a plus.