Senior Firmware Manager

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $270,000.00/yr

Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Sr. Firmware Manager will be involved in the firmware design and implementation for renewable energy products such as photovoltaic (PV) inverters, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, energy storage systems, and system communication.
The ideal candidate is both a skilled individual contributor and an adept team leader, especially as we pursue rapid expansion, and should possess expert-level proficiency in writing C software for microcontrollers. We strongly favor candidates with prior experience in power electronics systems, as well as exposure to renewable energy, EV charging, and energy storage.
The responsibilities for this role include developing firmware using C code and ensuring the delivery of high-quality embedded code. Additionally, the candidate will play a crucial role in designing the software architecture.
Responsibilities

• Manage a firmware/software team to develop and validate product firmware.
• Hire, train, mentor, and manage a team of highly skilled development and validation engineers.
• Manage team development schedules and resources.
• Support design reviews and DFMEA activities.
• Lead your team to build advanced simulation and validation capabilities.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and develop internally and externally requested features
• Develop and debug low-level real-time and low-latency firmware in C.
• Board bring-up, debug, test, and code optimization.
• Ability for software integration and troubleshooting.
• Implement control algorithms for power electronics products.
• Design and implement protocols for system communications of new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, controls).
• Write software specifications and design documents.
• Generate and maintain accurate project schedules and timelines.
  

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional firmware development experience, including leading a team
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Expertise in developing firmware for Power Electronics applications
• Familiar with basics of Power Electronics
• Develop, and debug low-level real-time and low-latency firmware in C and software fundamentals
• Experience with the embedded systems and communication protocols and their drivers Implement control algorithms for power electronics products
• Ability to debug complex system-level issues and drive solutions
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Support the development of DFMEA.
• Advanced experience with scripting languages (Python or shell).
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex microprocessor cores.
• Familiarity with Typhoon HIL.
  

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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