Embedded Software Engineer - Power Systems

Jobtailor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design, develop, and test real-time software for charging and power systems in Zoox vehicles.

You will integrate supplier subsystems into the Zoox software stack, create requirements and design documentation, and work cross-functionally with vehicle, controls, and validation engineers to ensure reliable validation and automated processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/ME or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC).
• Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software for charging and power systems.
• Integrate supplier subsystems into the Zoox software stack.
• Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly-automated experience for the Zoox vehicle.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ programming

Real-time embedded software

CAN/LIN automotive protocols

ARM/PowerPC microcontrollers

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/ME

Tools

CAN bus

LIN bus

Job description

Design, develop, and test embedded software for charging and power systems of the Zoox vehicle.

Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack.

Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation.

Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly-automated experience for the Zoox vehicle.

Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical systems
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience
• Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)
• Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and testing embedded software for charging and power systems, with a strong focus on real-time applications and integration of complex sub-systems. Proficient in collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless software implementation and validation.