Sr Hardware​/Firmware Architect

Overview

Location: This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Not a remote position.

Please use this link to apply:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• At this time, Sol-Ark is unable to consider candidates on OPT, H1B, CPT or any status that will require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Lead system design of complex software, hardware and firmware solutions that define future Sol-Ark products and ensure the interoperability of them with existing and future systems.
• Resulting design must ensure adherence to project specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong experience in delivering solutions in line with defined schedules and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, software engineers, security engineers and test engineers, to define system level requirements and interfaces.
• Participate in the full product development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure product quality and maintainability.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to all constituent technologies – hardware, firmware, software, security and testing.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other lead engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical direction when needed.
• Create and manage clear and concise documentation for all designs, development processes, and project deliverables.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of combined experience in embedded software development on microcontrollers, hardware development and software development.
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems, embedded systems architectures, and software/hardware integration.
• Solid understanding of software architectures and modern micro-service architectures.
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting complex systems using hardware and software debugging tools.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools and version control systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Knowledge of power electronics and control algorithms.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and safety-critical software development.
• Experience in developing software for real-time control applications.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) for automation and testing purposes.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.

Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.