Calnetix Technologies · 5 days ago
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Power Electronics Motor Control
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expCalnetix Technologies is a design and manufacturing company focused on high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machines and power electronics. The Embedded Firmware Engineer will lead firmware development for power electronics and motor drive applications, ensuring compliance with specifications and supporting both internal and external design reviews.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Embedded Firmware development activities in C/C++ and Assembly languages for permanent magnet motors/generators, power converter control and active magnetic bearings (AMB) control
Support and modify existing firmware and develop new firmware for power electronics motor drive applications and AMB
Support internal and external software architecture and operation design reviews
Generate documentation related to firmware and interfaces with traceability to customer and firmware certification requirements including but not limited to Software Requirements Specification, Software Design Description, Software Verification and Validation Plan, Software Test Plan, Software User Documentation, and Software Quality Assurance Plan
Perform hands on work encompassing debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of existing and new firmware
Develop test plan, perform validation test and ensure compliance to specification
Develop and implement firmware lifecycle control process and documentation
Provide timely software support for both in-house testing and customer field service support
Work closely with the hardware and controls teams to architect, implement, test and deploy safety critical software on next generation products as well as existing systems
Qualification
Required
BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and having 8 years of industry experience. PhD is plus
Strong background of at least 5 years in C/C++ firmware development, preferably for power electronics and/or motor drive applications
Skilled in classical and advanced control system theory, including modeling, simulation, stability analysis, control loop shaping, signaling, and processing
Proficient with Bare Metal firmware programming
Proficient at writing low level device drivers (ADC, PWM, Timers, GPIO, SPI, SCI, UART, CAN, etc.)
Familiar with Modbus, SPI, RS485 and CAN Bus J1939
Able to use and set up test equipment such as oscilloscopes, data loggers / analyzers, software development tools, CANalyzer
Proven track record of software requirements management
Familiar with software revision control such as Git or SVN
Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
Team player with a willingness to learn, teach and help
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Preferred
Specific experience with TI C2000 series, TI Sitara, or NXP MPC series microcontrollers
Experience with dual CPU processors such as TI F28379D
Experience with aviation and military standards such as SS-473, RTCA DO-178C, DO-254A, MIL-STD-461, ISO 26262 ASIL MISRA
Safety Compliance: Ensure firmware and software design adhere to UL/Military/ Aviation safety standard requirements for software in programmable components, aiming for reliable and secure operation of power electronic and motor drive systems
Experience with Model Based Coding, CANape, INCA, and Hardware in the Loop testing
Skilled in classical and advanced control system theory, including modeling, simulation, stability analysis, control loop shaping, signaling, and processing
Hands on experience of Field Oriented Control, 3-phase power control, and control system design
Familiar with flux estimation methods, sensorless and resolver-based controls
Demonstrated experience with space vector, sinusoidal, and/or discontinuous PWM schemes
Fundamental knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic circuits and electric machines
Benefits
Performance Bonus
Company
Calnetix Technologies
A world leader in developing and manufacturing high-speed permanent magnet motor generators.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.67M2013-06-28Series Unknown· $5.67M
Leadership Team
K
KEN DEMIRJIAN
Vice President of Operations
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