Chief Firmware Design Engineer - Power Electronics Systems Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Engineering

Would you like to lead firmware for high‑power systems operating at a global scale?

Are you an engineer who has built real systems and not just software? Have you experienced seeing your systems operate in the field over years, not months? If so, we are looking for you!

We are seeking asenior‑level firmware and systems engineer to lead development of high‑power electronic systems (up to ~3,000V) used in:

Locomotives and rail transportation platforms
Mining and off‑highway vehicles
Auxiliary power and onboard energy systems

This is a Chief Engineer-level role, which is a hands‑on technical leader working at the intersection offirmware, hardware, and power electronics systems.

We’re specifically looking for engineers who have:

Built firmware tightly integrated with hardware or power electronics systems
Worked on multi‑board, multi‑controller embedded systems
Owned designs from concept through production and field deployment
Improved second or third‑generation products based on real‑world performance
Experience in high‑reliability environments (industrial, energy, automotive, aerospace, etc.)

You will help define and lead firmware across systems such as:

High‑voltage auxiliary power converters (up to ~3,000V)
Electric drive propulsion systems and motor control
Alternators, inverters, and power distribution systems
Battery‑electric locomotive platforms and energy storage systems
Embedded control and diagnostics for large‑scale rail equipment

This is firmware that directly controls power, motion, and safety‑critical systems.

What You’ll Do

Lead firmware architecture for complex embedded systems
Collaborate with hardware teams on power electronics and control systems
Drive design decisions across firmware, hardware, and system architecture
Own the full product lifecycle:
- Evaluate and improve designs based on field performance and reliability data
- Mentor engineers and act as a technical authority across teams
- Support customer discussions, system reviews, and product development strategy

This Role is a Strong Fit If You:

Have 20+ years of embedded systems experience
Have worked on electromechanical or power‑driven systems
Are comfortable with:
- Fault handling, safety, and system reliability
Have seen your designs operate in the real world over extended periods
Think in systems, not just code

This Role is Likely NOT a Fit If You:

Have limited experience working with physical hardware systems
Have not supported products beyond the initial release
Prefer short product cycles instead of long‑lifecycle engineering

Technical Environment

Embedded C/C++ (RTOS or bare‑metal)
Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, serial)
High‑reliability system design and validation

Role Structure

Strong technical influence across engineering teams
Cross‑functional leadership with hardware, systems, and software groups

Where Candidates Typically Come From / Successful candidates often have backgrounds in:

Oil & gas/energy systems (downhole tools, field equipment)
Automotive / EV powertrain and control systems
Industrial automation or heavy equipment
Power electronics and energy conversion systems

Location & Travel

This role is open for either the Fort Worth, TX, or Erie, PA, plant locations
Occasional travel to engineering labs and testing facilities
Exposure to full‑scale systems and real operational environments

Why This Role Stands Out

Work on real‑world systems that move industries, not abstract software
Design systems operating for 20+ year life cycles
Influence next‑generation transportation and energy platforms
Be a key technical voice in a highly specialized engineering organization

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