Job Description

Job Title: Firmware DesignerJoin our team as a Firmware Development Senior Engineer and help build a portfolio of energy products including solar inverters, home batteries, EV chargers, smart electrical panels, connected outlets, and smart lighting solutions. Our goal is to make homes fully electric, intelligent, and contribute positively to climate change. This role involves working in Richmond or Montreal offices 1-2 days a week, with a hybrid work setup.Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for embedded applications using C programming language.
• Work on product development with microcontrollers running a Realtime Operating System (RTOS).
• Implement new features or fix issues in the existing codebase.
• Develop detailed requirements and specifications in collaboration with marketing managers, engineering project managers, and other technical innovators worldwide.
• Perform manual and automated bench testing during development.
• Follow established development guidelines and standards, recommending improvements as necessary.
• Develop features to meet technical requirements, including regional grid code compliance and functional safety.
• Write test plans and conduct design verification tests.
• Debug firmware issues identified by other teams.
• Write and maintain tools in Python to support firmware development.
• Provide mentorship to other team members.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development.
• Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable expertise in C programming language for embedded systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Github Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and CMAKE.
• Structured approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated collaborative teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in the full product lifecycle, from development through maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PV and Grid Tie Energy Storage system architecture and application.
• Knowledge of RTOS constructs including threads, scheduling, synchronization, and memory management.
• Experience developing with an embedded RTOS like FreeRTOS, xcexbcC/OS, Neutrino, etc.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Experience in reviewing PCB schematics and microelectronic device datasheets.
• Experience with low-level board debugging using oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, etc.
• Experience with Test-driven development (e.g., jUnit, CppUTest).
• State machine design and implementation (e.g., Simulink Stateflow, QP/C Framework).
• Familiarity with industrial communication standards such as IEC61850, Modbus, LIN bus, CANbus/J1939, DNP3, or Ethernet/IP.
• Electronics background xe2x80x93 understanding components like resistors and capacitors.

Work EnvironmentThis role offers a hybrid work environment with the potential for remote work. You will ramp up on sustaining work with plenty of new work planned, including developing new inverters. The new office is located in Richmond, and candidates are expected to go in every 2 weeks. The company has been cautious with COVID-19, maintaining a conservative stance on office work.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52.00 - $85.00Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Richmond,BC.xc3x80 propos d'Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services dxe2x80x99ingxc3xa9nierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires xc3xa0 faire progresser leurs initiatives en matixc3xa8re dxe2x80x99ingxc3xa9nierie et de science en leur donnant accxc3xa8s xc3xa0 des experts spxc3xa9cialisxc3xa9s qui favorisent la mise xc3xa0 lxe2x80x99xc3xa9chelle, lxe2x80x99innovation et la mise en marchxc3xa9 rapide. Avec un rxc3xa9seau de prxc3xa8s de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux xc3x89tats-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service dxe2x80x99un grand nombre dxe2x80x99entreprises du classement Fortune 500.La diversitxc3xa9, lxe2x80x99xc3xa9quitxc3xa9 et lxe2x80x99inclusionChez Actalent, la diversitxc3xa9 et lxe2x80x99inclusion constituent le pont vers lxe2x80x99xc3xa9quitxc3xa9 et la rxc3xa9ussite de notre personnel. La diversitxc3xa9, lxe2x80x99xc3xa9quitxc3xa9 et lxe2x80x99inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrxc3xa9es dans notre culture par :

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