Embedded Software Engineer - Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to build and maintain the unit controller firmware for Delta US hardware. You will set up CI/CD on Azure DevOps, refactor the Taiwan codebase for US standards, and implement Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 61850, CAN, and OPC UA stacks.

You will work on secure boot, OTA updates, and role-based access while aligning with IEC and NERC CIP where applicable, in a team focused on power electronics and industrial automation.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years in embedded software for industrial/energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware/middleware for Unit Controller in C/C++ (and Rust where appropriate) on Linux/RTOS targets.
• Receive and re-platform the existing Taiwan Unit Controller codebase; refactor for US PCS/BESS vendors and US standards.
• Implement Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 61850 (client), CAN, and OPC UA stacks; integrate with PCS, BMS, HVAC, and meters.
• Stand up CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps with self-hosted build agents, automated unit tests, static analysis (MISRA, Coverity), and HIL-in-the-loop gates.
• Implement secure boot, signed OTA updates, role-based access, audit logging — aligned to IEC 62443-4-1/-4-2 and NERC CIP where applicable

Skills

C/C++ on Linux/RTOS

Multithreading & RT scheduling

IPC & deterministic networking

Industrial protocols (Modbus TCP)

IEC 61850 (MMS/GOOSE)

DNP3

OPC UA

CAN

DevOps (Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub)

Docker

Yocto build systems

HIL testing

Secure boot, TLS/mTLS, signed updates

Education

BS/MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Yocto

MISRA/Static analysis tools

Job description

Who We Are

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.At Delta, we’re leading the energy transition with innovative solutions in solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure. Our technologies are helping utilities, businesses, and communities decarbonize and build resilient, intelligent energy ecosystems. Join us in creating a cleaner, smarter energy future.

Role Summary

Build and maintain the embedded software stack for the Delta Unit Controller, the skid-level brain that coordinates PCS, BMS, and HVAC and exposes a clean interface to the upstream RT and SCADA. You will lead the platform of the developed code base onto Delta US hardware, set up modern CI/CD on Azure DevOps, and deliver IEEE 1547-2018 / UL 1741-SB compliant firmware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop firmware/middleware for the Unit Controller in C/C++ (and Rust where appropriate) on Linux / RTOS targets (Yocto, FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Receive and re-platform the existing Taiwan Unit Controller code base; refactor for US PCS/BESS vendors and US standards
• Implement Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 61850 (client), CAN, and OPC UA stacks; integrate with PCS, BMS, HVAC, and meters
• Stand up CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps with self-hosted build agents, automated unit tests, static analysis (MISRA, Coverity), and HIL-in-the-loop gates
• Implement secure boot, signed OTA updates, role-based access, audit logging — aligned to IEC 62443-4-1/-4-2 and NERC CIP where applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science; 5+ years in embedded software for industrial / energy systems
• Expert in C/C++ on Linux and/or RTOS; strong with multithreading, real-time scheduling, IPC, and deterministic networking
• Industrial protocol experience: Modbus TCP, IEC 61850 (MMS/GOOSE client), DNP3, OPC UA, CAN
• Modern DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, Docker, Yocto build systems, hardware-in the-loop test rigs
• Cybersecurity fundamentals: secure boot, TLS/mTLS, signed updates, key management

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

Life at Delta

EEO Statement

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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