Power Electronics Firmware Engineer

2 weeks ago

San Francisco, United States Optivolt Full time

Description


Optivolt is an exciting new power electronics company, dedicated to unlocking untapped potential in the solar energy space. We are seeking a highly skilled Power Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Power Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the power firmware that is used in our core products. Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying and resolving potential issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. If you have a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and ensuring product excellence, we want to hear from you.

  

We are seeking a skilled Power Electronics Firmware Engineer to work on cutting-edge solar power optimizers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in firmware development, circuit-level testing, and a deep understanding of power electronics. This is an on-site role in San Francisco, requiring hands-on work with hardware, testing, and debugging.


Key Responsibilities


  • Design, simulate, test, and maintain firmware for solar power optimizers, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers for seamless integration of firmware and hardware in the design of solar power optimization products.
  • Conduct circuit-level testing, including hands-on work with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment.
  • Optimize power conversion and energy efficiency algorithms in embedded systems.
  • Ensure safety, performance, and compliance with industry standards through rigorous testing and validation.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, address technical challenges, and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Participate in field testing and work with customers as needed to support product deployment and troubleshooting.
  • Support accelerated life cycle testing.
  • Support manufacturing software development and QC software automation.


Requirements


  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar (M.S. preferred).
  • Strong background in embedded firmware development for power electronics, ideally within the solar energy or renewable energy sector.
  • Experience with circuit-level testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of power electronics systems.
  • Knowledge of DC/DC converters, digital control loop design (e.g., MPPT algorithms).
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with embedded systems.
  • Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Strong understanding of power electronics design principles.
  • Ability to work on-site with teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.


Preferred Skills


  • Familiarity with solar power systems and energy storage solutions.
  • Knowledge of timing-critical software and low-level driver development.
  • PWM and waveform generation experience, DSP experience, and cycle-by-cycle current mode control experience.
  • Experience with high-power systems.
  • Experience with hardware optimization for performance.


Join our team and work alongside seasoned engineers with decades of experience and a track record of 50+ patents, offering you an unparalleled opportunity to learn and innovate in the field of power electronics. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have the expertise to help us build the next generation of solar power optimizers, we encourage you to apply

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