Sr Firmware Engineer

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.POSITION SUMMARY: As a Firmware Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the intelligent technologies that power innovative electronic products. You'll design, develop, and enhance embedded software, programmable logic, and electronic systems that enable high-performance, reliable solutions across a range of applications.In this role, you'll contribute to both new product development and the ongoing evolution of existing products, working from concept through implementation, testing, and optimization. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges, explore emerging technologies, and help bring cutting-edge ideas to market.This position offers exceptional opportunities for growth and technical breadth. Depending on your interests and strengths, you may have the chance to expand into electrical design and FPGA development, building expertise across multiple engineering disciplines while making a meaningful impact on next-generation products.RESPONSIBILITIES:Participates in all phases of the Firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products.Responsible for research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development.Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.Demonstrates and applies comprehensive knowledge of power electronics and controls design to the successful completion of complex projectsWorks closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.Contributes to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints.Develop C++ Applications on embedded Systems including FPGAs and SOCs.Implement assigned projects and project tasks to provide software engineering solutions including software design, documentation, verification and validation, used in evaluating, testing and processing high fidelity data acquisition systems.Implement advanced software development techniques in compliance with technical reference architectureParticipate in on-going code reviews to improve software stability and maintainability of an aging code basePerform technical review, design analysis, development and selection of hardware and mission critical computer software.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Location: Wilmington, MA; Some domestic and international travel may be required  Environment: Standard office environment, possible interaction through a production factory environment; uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage     QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrates a sense of urgency and unmatched responsiveness to all work requests and customer deadlines.Demonstrates a consistent, dependable work effort and accepts accountability for one’s actionsCompletes assigned tasks within specified time limits.Helps promote a cohesive and cooperative work group.Understands safety regulations, takes proper care of equipment, and acts in a safe manner.Strong communication skills, ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writingCapability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirementsExcellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple prioritiesGood analytical and problem-solving toolsGood interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaborationStrong priority setting skills, desire to meet project, tasks, and/or assignment deadlinesCan work with minimal supervision, with ability to multi-task in a dynamic environmentEXPERIENCE: EssentialProven working minimum 6 years of valid experience in embedded firmware/software engineeringBackground in Power Electronics and/or Power Conversion disciplinesExperience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targetsSolid programming experience in C or C++Proven experience in digital control of feedback systemsProven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time algorithms and operating systemsFamiliarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, unit code testing and peer reviewExcellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystemsAdequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for componentsDesirableAdvanced Degree in Engineering or PhysicsKnowledge of a scripting language (Python, Matlab)Knowledge of RF Power DesignKnowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and algorithm development experience. (Digital PLLs, Digital Filters, Array Processing, etc)Programming experience in Visual Basic environmentExcellent mathematical and analytical skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentExperience in medical device firmware and/or designing in compliance with IEC 62304 an advantageExperience in various forms of industrial communication protocols an advantageVHDL and / or Verilog programmingEDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer ScienceCOMPENSATION: As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 per year. BENEFITS:As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose fromShort and long-term disability and life insuranceHealth savings and flexible spending accountsGenerous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays8 hours of paid volunteer time off8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and DadsCompany matched 401(k)Tuition reimbursementExpanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistanceAdvanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io