Lead Software Engineer & Manager

GridBridge • Raleigh, NC

138d

About The Position

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future. We are looking for a hands-on thought leader to contribute to and Manage the Embedded Software team in the design & implementation of the GridBridge products. This individual would work closely with Power Electronics HW, DSP Engineers, and other R&D personnel. This position requires software engineering leadership in the implementation of embedded control of hardware and interface to DSP based Power Electronics. The platform software is based on a Yocto build of embedded Linux running on an iMX8 processor. The GridBridge team operates in a non-hierarchical manner, achieving great success in our team centric approach to development. Our working environment is still structured like a fast-paced start-up.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C / C++ programming languages.
• Experience with scripting & shell programming (Python, JavaScript, REACT, etc.).
• Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience with at least 3 years managing direct reports.
• Experience in Smart Grid or Utility product development is a plus.
• Relevant education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of protocol stacks (DNP3, OpenADR, Modbus, and OCPP).
• Experience using JavaScript and REACT to design and implement user interfaces on embedded Linux platforms.
• Experience with Docker.
• Development of IoT solutions using AWS or similar.
• SCADA or other utility standards experience.
• Experience using a Requirement Management Tool (RQM) for tracking and traceability of requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Embedded Software team in the design & implementation of GridBridge products.
• Work closely with Power Electronics HW, DSP Engineers, and other R&D personnel.
• Implement embedded control of hardware and interface to DSP based Power Electronics.
• Develop, support, debug, and enhance embedded software in an embedded Linux environment on an iMX8 processor and a bare metal environment on a STM32 processor.
• Develop I/O software to support peripherals such as SPI, I2C, GPIO, and analog to digital circuitry.
• Drive functional safety compliance processes (e.g. IEC 61508 and/or IEC 60730-1) to meet certification processes and documentation.
• Work with various communications protocols including CANBus, Ethernet, WiFi, USB, Serial, LTE.
• Utilize JIRA and Git in a development environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees