Firmware Engineer

XP Power; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Pet insurance

Social events

Job summary

XP Power is hiring a firmware engineer in Irvine, CA to lead firmware development for switching mode power supplies. The role involves designing, coding, and testing embedded software, collaborating with hardware and remote teams, and supporting manufacturing in beta runs and production.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience, strong C# GUI skills, and familiarity with power electronics and networking protocols. A BS/MS in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Experience with power supply topologies and analog/digital circuitry is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development (C#, GUI).
• Experience with Microchip, TI, ST microcontrollers and DSPs.
• Experience with embedded debugging and networking protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-485, PMBus, Modbus, Ethernet).
• Knowledge of IoT, TCP/IP, Websocket, LWIP stack or freeRTOS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and software for switching mode power supplies.
• Design, code, test and validate embedded and PC software.
• Collaborate with hardware and remote teams across the product lifecycle.
• Assist manufacturing in beta runs and production support.
• Perform system integration, qualification activities (SFMEA, code reviews) and documentation.

Skills

C# programming

Embedded software

Power electronics

Networking protocols

IoT TCP/IP

Debugging skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master in CS/CE/EE

Tools

SVN

freeRTOS

LWIP stack

MISRA IEC62304

Job description

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

Job Description

Reporting to the Firmware Team Lead/Project Manager, the successful applicant will be involved in switching mode power supply development activities such as firmware development, firmware verification, auto test program, prototyping, evaluation and assisting manufacturing in BETA run of the new product.

• Participate in product definition, specification, and requirements analysis working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaboration on firmware architecture and development strategy with a particular focus on wired and wireless networks.
• Design new products in timely manner to meet the product spec, modify existing designs, improve existing products for better performance and /or cost.
• Participate in product definition, specification and requirements analysis working with cross functional stakeholders.
• Design, code, integrate, test, support and enhance software solutions for power conversion systems.
• Perform system integration and validation testing activities, including verification of interoperability within overall solution.
• Assist with evaluating existing and emerging technologies to identify solutions that will reliably operate in a wide range of installed environments.
• Architecting, developing, integrating, and delivering embedded and PC software in a regulated product development.
• Participating in all project lifecycle phases – from design and code development through unit testing, documentation, and release.
• Coaching and guidance to Jr Firmware engineers in evaluation and design.
• Provides technical direction to the team.
• Provide technical support to factory on design related issue.
• Provide support for power supply prototypes and production products.
• Collaborate with remote teams and local teams to support integration work with hardware team.
• Participate in software qualification activities such as SFMEA and code reviews.
• Participate in system integration and validation testing activities, including production/factory support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Experience or good understanding of power supply topologies and analog/digital circuitry is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development (Microsoft C#, GUI).
• Experience with Microchip, TI, ST microcontrollers and DSPs.
• Experience interacting with software debugging in an embedded environment.
• Familiarity with digital control or firmware for power electronics a plus (PWMs, ADC, digital filter).
• Experience in embedded system or signal processing algorithms (DSP) control.
• Experience implementing & developing communication stack driver and networking physical protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-485, PMBus, Modbus, Ethernet, etc.).
• Some knowledge/experience in IoT, TCP/IP, Websocket, LWIP stack or freeRTOS will be an added advantage.
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, etc.
• Comfortable reading hardware schematics and data sheets.
• Familiarity with version control systems (SVN), and release methodologies.
• Familiarity with MISRA, IEC62304 or other coding standards will be an added advantage.
• Disciplined and detail-oriented; experience delivering robust, readable code.
• Experience in recreating sporadic types of issues/failures using various debugging techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with remote teams.

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
• Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)
• Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
• 13 Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
• Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Company Social Events held throughout the year
• A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence