Embedded Firmware Engineer

eh2; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Time off programs

Cell phone allowance

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Electric Hydrogen in San Jose, CA seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop real-time firmware for power electronics across the full lifecycle. You will collaborate with electrical, power electronics, controls, and systems teams to deliver reliable embedded solutions.

Responsibilities include board bring-up, low-latency C firmware, device drivers, control algorithms, system communications, and rigorous testing with oscilloscopes and analyzers.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional firmware or embedded software experience for mid-level candidates; strong academic/project/Internship experience considered for junior.
• Experience developing low-level embedded firmware in C.
• Experience with embedded development tools, compilers, debuggers, IDEs.
• Experience with Git and Jira.
• Experience with CAN, Modbus, Ethernet.
• Device drivers using ADC, GPIO, PWM, UART, SPI, I2C.
• Hands-on with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of automated build systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of power electronics control loops is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Linux environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug low-level, real-time, low-latency firmware in C.
• Board bring-up, debugging, testing, and code optimization.
• Develop and maintain device drivers and hardware interfaces.
• Implement control algorithms for power electronics and auxiliary electronics.
• Design and implement protocols for system communications.
• Troubleshoot firmware and hardware interactions using lab equipment.
• Write and maintain software specifications, design documentation, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with electrical, power electronics, controls, and systems engineers.

Skills

C programming

Embedded firmware

Git

Jira

CAN Protocol

Ethernet

Modbus

GPIO/UART/SPI/I2C

Oscilloscopes

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

IDEs (e.g., Eclipse, Keil)

Debuggers

Compilers

Build systems

Job description

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.

We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop real-time firmware for our power electronics products as well as auxiliary (non-power) electronics. This role will work across the full embedded development lifecycle, from board bring-up and driver development through control algorithm implementation and system communications.

This position will work closely with electrical, power electronics, controls, and systems engineering teams to develop reliable embedded solutions for Electric Hydrogen's products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and debug low-level, real-time, low-latency firmware in C
• Perform board bring-up, debugging, testing, and code optimization
• Develop and maintain device drivers and hardware interfaces
• Implement control algorithms for power electronics products and auxiliary electronics
• Design and implement protocols for system communications
• Troubleshoot firmware and hardware interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment
• Write and maintain software specifications, design documentation, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with electrical, power electronics, controls, and systems engineers throughout product development and testing

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• For mid-level candidates, 3+ years of professional firmware or embedded software development experience; strong academic, project, or internship experience in embedded systems will be considered for junior-level candidates
• Experience developing low-level embedded firmware in C
• Experience with embedded systems development tools, including compilers, debuggers, and IDEs
• Experience with version control and issue-tracking tools such as Git and Jira
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, and Ethernet
• Experience developing device drivers using hardware interfaces such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, UART, SPI, and I2C
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of automated build systems is a plus
• Knowledge of the design and implementation of power electronics control loops is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Linux environments is a plus, particularly for development toolchains, GUIs, build systems, logging, and testing tools

Compensation and Benefits | P3

San Jose Zone

$154,000 - $181,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen's total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:

• an equity grant
• time off programs
• a $75/month cell phone allowance
• a 4% employer 401(k) match
• access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
• a discretionary bonus

Electric Hydrogen's benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm.