Digital Power Electronics Firmware Engineer – Austin, TX

hireneXus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus in Austin, Texas is seeking a Digital Power Electronics Firmware Engineer to develop embedded firmware for advanced power conversion systems used in demanding field environments.

You will design and optimize digital control of DC-DC converters, work with SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up hardware and validate performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded firmware development in power electronics.
• Experience with digital control of DC-DC converters or power management.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and microcontrollers such as STM32 or TI C2000.
• Knowledge of PID loops, PWM, and anti-windup strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ for digital control of power electronics systems.
• Use SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink to model, validate, and optimize control systems.
• Partner with electrical engineers to bring up and validate hardware; perform lab debugging.
• Improve efficiency, stability, and thermal performance through firmware optimization.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

STM32 MCU

TI C2000

Power electronics

DC-DC converters

PWM control

Simulink

SPICE

PID control

Education

Bachelor's in EE

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Digital Power Electronics Firmware Engineer – Austin, TX

Category

Location

Austin, Texas

$100,000 - $225,000

Job Reference

249310

Job Description

Digital Power Electronics Firmware Engineer to develop embedded firmware for the advanced power conversion systems at the heart of our autonomous defense platforms. You will work at the intersection of firmware and power electronics, developing control systems for DC-DC converters, power distribution, and energy management that enable efficient, reliable operation in demanding field environments.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ for digital control of power electronics systems, including DC-DC converters, voltage regulation, and power distribution.
• Use simulation tools such as SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink to model, validate, and optimize control systems prior to hardware implementation.
• Partner with electrical engineers to bring up and validate power electronics hardware; perform lab debugging and validation under various load conditions.
• Improve efficiency, stability, and thermal performance of power systems through firmware optimization and continuous iteration.

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with power electronics systems.
• Experience with digital control of DC-DC converters, inverters, or power management systems; strong understanding of analog and digital power systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and experience with microcontrollers such as STM32, TI C2000, or similar.
• Familiarity with implementing control algorithms such as PID loops (including anti-windup), as well as PWM and phase-shift control for power topologies.
• Familiarity with simulation tools including SPICE, MATLAB, and Simulink.

You’ll Stand Out

• Experience with digital power control loops and compensation techniques.
• Familiarity with high-efficiency power design and EMI considerations.
• Experience with battery systems or energy management systems.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or robotics systems.
• Experience implementing advanced digital control techniques, including PID tuning, anti-windup strategies, and PWM/phase-shift modulation for power systems.