Firmware/Software Engineer

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in advanced power electronics headquartered near Vancouver, Canada. We are a
fast-paced, dynamic cross-functional team-based company. Xantrex makes a positive difference in the lives of people around
the world by combining proven technology with unparalleled market understanding to bring our customers products that enable
the delivery of electricity anytime, anywhere.

 

We are currently seeking a Firmware/Software Engineer based in our Livermore, CA site to develop real-time
control software for three phase, high power converters for wind energy and PV applications.  This position
will be responsible for requirements analysis, specification, design, coding, debugging and documentation.

 

Responsibilities:

· Develops detailed software requirements and specifications based on product specification and control system requirements and algorithms determined by power electronics engineers

· Designs and writes software/firmware for embedded DSPs or microprocessors/micro-controllers to implement specified functionality

· Follows established development guidelines and standards and makes recommendations for improvements

· Writes software test plans and conducts design tests. Debugs software based on test results and issues identified by other testers

· Prepares, and supervises preparation of, technical documents and diagrams required by the Company’s Product Creation and Support process and software development standards

 

Qualifications:

· BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical

· Engineering and 1+ years experience developing real-time embedded software

· Experience with sampled-data real-time control systems, particularly motor controls, is preferred

· Demonstrated experience in developing embedded software using structured software design techniques

· Experience with communications protocols and graphical user interface software a plus

· Demonstrated experience with C programming language and assembly language programming

· Demonstrated experience with testing and debugging embedded real-time software using in-circuit emulators and other specialized test and debug tools

· Demonstrated experience in developing embedded software using TMS320C6713 or similar processor.

· Demonstrated experience in developing embedded software using ColdFire MCF5282 or similar processor, working knowledge of computers with Windows applications

· Requires strong written and verbal communication skills



If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website at:

http://www.xantrex.com/corporate/careers/default.aspx