Lead Software Engineer & Manager

Ermco•Raleigh, NC

14d

About The Position

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 the C / C++ programming languages
Scripting & Shell Programming (Python, JavaScript, REACT, etc.)
Working understanding of multitude of communications protocols to include: CANBus, Ethernet, WiFi, USB, Serial, LTE etc.
Experience using JIRA and Git in a development environment.
Documentation skills including such areas as manuals, test procedures, MRD & PRD
The candidate shall have a minimum of 15 years of applicable experience with at least 3 years managing direct reports.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of protocol stacks (DNP3, OpenADR, Modbus, and OCPP)
JavaScript and REACT for user interface design
Experience with Docker is a plus
Development of IoT solutions using AWS or similar
System testing, Manufacturing diagnostics, built in test/diagnostics (PBIT, IBIT, CBIT)
Deployment and customer support
SCADA or other utility standards experience
Experience using a Requirement Management Tool (RQM) (e.g. DOORS, Visure, etc) for the purpose of tracking and traceability of requirements from product to design and test cases.
Small team leadership and start-up experience is desirable.
Experience in Smart Grid or Utility product development is a plus.
Relevant education would include degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering with minors or advanced degrees in similar areas.

Responsibilities

Project Task Scheduling
Leading and growing an embedded software development team
Mentoring team members in both technical and intra-personal skills
Attending leadership meetings
Interfacing with vendors
Driving excellence into the software development process
Develop, support, debug, and enhance embedded software residing 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 the certification process and all supporting documentation for certification.
Work closely with the Power Electronics Hardware and Controls team throughout design and development process.