Lead Engineer

Eaton; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive technology development for firmware and software in AC/DC systems within R&D projects. Lead prototypes, feasibility studies, and specifications while coordinating with multiple stakeholders and industry groups.

The role demands a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5 years' experience, plus hands-on work with embedded platforms and languages like C/C++ and Python. Telecommuting from a home office may be allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5 years of Industrial or entrepreneurial experience.
• Experience in firmware and software development for AC/DC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technology development for firmware and software in R&D projects for AC and DC systems.
• Develop energy management and grid integration solutions and prototypes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, universities, and labs to advance technology roadmaps.

Skills

Firmware development

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BeagleBone Black

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

STM32

Job description

Eaton’s division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $152,443 - $154,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Job Description

Lead and support technology development and execution for R&D projects related to firmware and software development and integration for AC and DC systems. Develop innovative energy management and grid integration solutions. Support implementing state-of-the-art concepts and solutions into quick prototypes, feasibility studies, specifications, and eventually into larger systems and product components. Investigate, integrate, and validate new product designs abiding by time-based milestones. Serve as a technical contributor and/or lead in technology development and demonstration. Serve as an individual contributor and subject matter expert in government and non-government proposal development and/or project execution. Engage multiple business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, National labs, Universities, and Utility Customers. Innovate, invent, and challenge state-of-the-art design and process by securing critical intellectual properties through patents and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Contribute to the development of strategies for technology roadmaps for specific applications that are linked to and supportive of the overall ERL and business strategies. Serve as a subject matter expert externally and internally. This includes leadership/active participation in external industry and technical groups, mentoring junior level staff and consulting internal business and engineering partners. Position is fixed location based in Lakewood, CO office; however, telecommuting from a home office may also be allowed.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field plus five (5) years of Industrial or entrepreneurial experience. Experience must include:

Three (3) years of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• Software and firmware development and testing.
• One (1) or more of the following programming languages: C+, C++, Python, JavaScript, MATLAB/Simulink.

One (1) year of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• One (1) or more of the following embedded systems: Beagle Bone Black, Raspberry PI, Arduino, STM32.
• Linux (Yocto) and RTOS environment.
• Communication protocols, including MODBUS, ISO15118, IEEE2030.5, or BACnet.

Will also accept a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) plus three (3) years of industrial or entrepreneurial experience.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families.

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.