Software Engineer

Rantec Power Systems Inc.•Los Osos, CA

8d•$96,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a software engineer, responsibilities include supporting existing programs in production related to software, and supporting new developments by contributing to the design, development, modification, analysis, documentation, and testing of embedded software on hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or similar field)
5 years’ related experience preferred.
Experience with C and assembly programming
Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and low-level firmware
Experience with 8 and 16-bit embedded programming
Experience with electronics laboratory equipment, especially protocol analyzers
Experience reading electrical schematics
Experience with Windows and Linux
Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools: git (preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Sound reasoning skills in risk assessment and failure analysis.
Possess strong understanding and working knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and effective corrective action.
This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Atmel and Texas Instruments microcontroller families
Exposure to aerospace domain standards such as DO-178B/C preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop new embedded software products for power supply control, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical challenges and providing innovative solutions.
Test software integration on development hardware.
Perform detailed software design activities
Present at design reviews
Provide technical assessment of software used on development programs
Develop test to verify software performance
Troubleshoot, and resolve software challenges.
Document developed code and tools used to support projects
Assists and participates in the research, design, development and testing of software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products
Read and design digital circuits using CAD tools (Altium preferred)
Participates in internal review of software components and systems
Provide technical write ups for proposals related to software and communication.
Evaluates with compliance of design against requirement
Identifies or reviews risks and opportunities associated with the design concept and customer requirements.
Support Marketing as required on technical issues; willing to travel.
Analyze legacy designs, providing hands on support for troubleshooting production hardware and customer returned hardware.
Work with Test team to maintain and update automated test environment.
Support developing tools to be used in production environment.
Receives detailed instructions from immediate supervisor
Collaborates with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department
Builds stable working relationships internally
Support defining scope, schedule, and expectations for projects
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned