Embedded Firmware & Controls Engineer

Embedded Firmware & Controls Engineer to develop embedded software and control solutions for high-performance electromechanical systems operating in demanding environments. The role requires strong capability in both real-time embedded firmware development and motor/control-system engineering, with responsibility from algorithm development through implementation, integration, and validation.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded FirmwareDevelop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded platformsDevelop firmware architecture, hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and peripheral interfacesImplement task scheduling, state machines, diagnostics, fault handling, protection, and recovery logicDevelop and integrate communication interfaces and protocols including CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, or similarWork with RTOS-based and bare-metal embedded systemsDevelop configuration, calibration, data logging, boot, and firmware update functionalityDevelop unit and integration tests and support structured firmware verification and validationDebug hardware and firmware using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other laboratory equipmentControlsDevelop, implement, and tune real-time control algorithms for electric motor drive and electromechanical systemsImplement field-oriented control, current regulation, torque control, speed control, PWM, and related motor-control functionsDevelop startup and sensorless control methods and robust transitions between control modesDevelop control strategies for challenging operating conditions including high starting torque, low-speed operation, stall, stall recovery, load transients,Analyze control-loop stability, dynamic response, system limitations, and performance marginsDevelop simulation and analytical models to support control design and system optimizationCorrelate control models and expected behavior with measured test dataTune and validate control performance using bench, dynamometer, hardware-in-the-loop, and system-level testingSystem IntegrationIntegrate embedded firmware and controls with power electronics, electric motors, sensors, actuators, and communication systemsWork closely with electrical, power electronics, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to optimize overall system performanceDefine firmware and control requirements, interfaces, operating states, verification criteria, and V&V test casesAnalyze system and test data, investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective improvementsSupport design reviews, system integration, qualification, reliability testing, and product introductionRequired QualificationsStrong embedded C/C++ development experience for real-time systemsHands-on experience developing firmware on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded processorsStrong understanding of embedded software architecture, interrupts, timers, ADCs, PWM, memory, peripheral interfaces, and real-time executionStrong understanding of feedback control systems and real-time control implementationHands-on experience with PMSM, BLDC, or similar electric motor controlStrong understanding of field-oriented control, current and torque regulation, speed control, PWM, and inverter operationExperience implementing and tuning control algorithms on embedded hardwareGood understanding of electric machines, power electronics, sensors, signal conditioning, and embedded hardware interfacesExperience debugging integrated hardware, firmware, and control-system issuesAbility to analyze measured data and translate test results into firmware and control improvementsStrong system-level problem-solving skills and ability to work across firmware, controls, electronics, motors, and mechanical systemsPreferred Qualificationssensorless motor-control techniques and low-speed motor controlMATLAB/Simulink or similar control modeling and simulation toolsRTOS architecture and real-time schedulinghardware-in-the-loop and automated embedded-system testingbootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, diagnostics, and embedded data loggingfamiliarity with software configuration management, code reviews, CI/CD, and embedded coding standards high-reliability, industrial, automotive, aerospace, energy, or other harsh-environment embedded systemsEmbedded Firmware & Controls Engineer to develop embedded software and control solutions for high-performance electromechanical systems operating in demanding environments. The role requires strong capability in both real-time embedded firmware development and motor/control-system engineering, with responsibility from algorithm development through implementation, integration, and validation.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded FirmwareDevelop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded platformsDevelop firmware architecture, hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and peripheral interfacesImplement task scheduling, state machines, diagnostics, fault handling, protection, and recovery logicDevelop and integrate communication interfaces and protocols including CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, or similarWork with RTOS-based and bare-metal embedded systemsDevelop configuration, calibration, data logging, boot, and firmware update functionalityDevelop unit and integration tests and support structured firmware verification and validationDebug hardware and firmware using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other laboratory equipmentControlsDevelop, implement, and tune real-time control algorithms for electric motor drive and electromechanical systemsImplement field-oriented control, current regulation, torque control, speed control, PWM, and related motor-control functionsDevelop startup and sensorless control methods and robust transitions between control modesDevelop control strategies for challenging operating conditions including high starting torque, low-speed operation, stall, stall recovery, load transients,Analyze control-loop stability, dynamic response, system limitations, and performance marginsDevelop simulation and analytical models to support control design and system optimizationCorrelate control models and expected behavior with measured test dataTune and validate control performance using bench, dynamometer, hardware-in-the-loop, and system-level testingSystem IntegrationIntegrate embedded firmware and controls with power electronics, electric motors, sensors, actuators, and communication systemsWork closely with electrical, power electronics, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to optimize overall system performanceDefine firmware and control requirements, interfaces, operating states, verification criteria, and V&V test casesAnalyze system and test data, investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective improvementsSupport design reviews, system integration, qualification, reliability testing, and product introductionRequired QualificationsStrong embedded C/C++ development experience for real-time systemsHands-on experience developing firmware on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded processorsStrong understanding of embedded software architecture, interrupts, timers, ADCs, PWM, memory, peripheral interfaces, and real-time executionStrong understanding of feedback control systems and real-time control implementationHands-on experience with PMSM, BLDC, or similar electric motor controlStrong understanding of field-oriented control, current and torque regulation, speed control, PWM, and inverter operationExperience implementing and tuning control algorithms on embedded hardwareGood understanding of electric machines, power electronics, sensors, signal conditioning, and embedded hardware interfacesExperience debugging integrated hardware, firmware, and control-system issuesAbility to analyze measured data and translate test results into firmware and control improvementsStrong system-level problem-solving skills and ability to work across firmware, controls, electronics, motors, and mechanical systemsALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. 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