Senior Embedded Controls Engineer (Fuel Cell Software)

Socket.dev; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Power Systems is seeking a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in Canada. You will develop embedded software for fuel cell control, contribute to safety and cybersecurity requirements, and collaborate on architecture and verification across SDLC stages.

The role emphasizes modular software design, compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434, plus hands-on HIL testing and CI/CD automation. Strong problem solving and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in production-grade embedded software development.
• Proficiency in Structured Text for embedded microcontroller development, alongside strong experience in embedded C/C++ and/or Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Working proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, or test automation.
• Experience using Git for version control and working within modern CI/CD development pipelines (e.g., GitLab or Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with ALM platforms (e.g., Jama Connect, Siemens Polarion) for requirements tracking and test coverage.
• In-depth understanding of digital signal processing, state machines, and dynamic control algorithms.
• Solid understanding of MCUs, RTOS, task scheduling, and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Engage across the control system and software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, implementation, and verification/validation.
• Develop controls and software requirements for fuel cell systems using formal requirements management tools and implement/verify software.
• Collaborate on DFMEA, HARA, and TARA activities with safety and systems teams.
• Support derivation of functional safety and cybersecurity requirements by reviewing safety concepts and analyses.
• Contribute to ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 / 24089 aligned software architectures.
• Work with system/software architects to build modular, scalable architectures meeting safety and cybersecurity goals.
• Execute test cases and document verification evidence for DVP&R.

Skills

Structured Text

C/C++

Model-Based Design

Python

Git

CI/CD

Jama Connect

Polarion

FS/IS standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related

Tools

Jama Connect

Siemens Polarion

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Job description

Ballard Power Systems is seeking a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in Canada. You will develop embedded software for fuel cell control, contribute to safety and cybersecurity requirements, and collaborate on architecture and verification across SDLC stages.

The role emphasizes modular software design, compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434, plus hands-on HIL testing and CI/CD automation. Strong problem solving and documentation are essential.