Senior Firmware Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bedford, NS

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.Job SummaryReporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Firmware Engineer is primarily responsible for the design, development and testing of the firmware and control software for switch-mode power conversion equipment.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent work experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in code development
P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
Solid understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
Must have basic design capabilities and integration skills
Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
Involvement in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems.
Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
Works well within a team.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in leading a team is desired
Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for design and implementation of control algorithms and embedded firmware for power converters (100W to 100kW) on DSP/MCU.
Work closely with hardware designers to define project firmware/software requirements.
Apply knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs.
Coding using C/C++, Auto-code generation using PSIM/MATLAB, familiarity with development tools such as compilers and debuggers, thorough understanding of software development practices.
Lead the Firmware Engineering team, providing guidance and mentorship to team members and other departments.

Benefits

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Potential for Hybrid work when operations allow
Industry leading wellness program including:
Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including:
Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Maternity and Parental leave top-up
Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off