Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. Relocation benefits and sponsorship will be provided within the United States only. This hybrid position requires 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, as long as you live within 50 miles of our Raleigh, NC facility.

• Creates release plans for upcoming software releases. Leads firmware development for technology development projects and new product development projects (uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage, and other ESS products) while meeting schedule, cost, and product performance goals.
• Leads global engineering teams in the development, test and release of embedded firmware for ESS product lines.
• Develops overall firmware architecture and requirements for technology development and new product development projects.
• Writes and maintains functional specifications of design solutions.
• Creates project plans, work breakdown structure, schedule estimates for upcoming firmware projects while managing ambiguity.
• Monitors the activities on the firmware development and adapts plans to meet the schedule. Interfaces closely with cross‑functional team members.
• Leads process improvement initiatives. Works with cross‑functional team to implement new processes.
• Analyzes, designs, codes and tests software used in uninterruptible power systems and other power quality products.
• Develops firmware that meets coding standards and product design requirements. Documents and formally releases embedded software following company procedures.
• Develops test plans and monitors test results.
• Performs firmware design reviews for other members of the team.
• Applies best engineering practices and decision making for advanced technical problem solving.
• Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,749 – $146,299 a year. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution with minimum 6 years of work experience in firmware development OR
• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of work experience in firmware development
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with real time operating system (RTOS)

• Experience creating a ground‑up firmware architecture design
• Experience with Model‑based state machine design
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience using Hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulation
• Knowledge of embedded Linux
• Experience with FPGA development
• Experience with developing solutions to cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Experience developing firmware for leading edge power electronics technology
• Knowledge of modern software development processes
• Design experience with UPS and/or power electronic products for high reliability
• Experience developing advanced digital controls and algorithms for AC to DC power conversion
• Experience in design of complex state machines and closed‑loop controls
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital control circuitry
• Experience leading a cross‑functional, world‑wide development project

• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge and experience embedded firmware development consisting of state machines, control algorithms and user interfaces
• Extensive Experience in C/C++
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of power systems
• Ability to work lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical
• Ability to read schematics and interpret the behavior of electronic systems.
• Ability to lead global firmware teams.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Position requires an individual who is self‑motivated, self‑managed, team‑oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements

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