R&D Senior Embedded Software Engineer

NOCO; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NOCO is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to join its R&D group in Chandler, AZ. You will architect and implement software for ARM MCUs across a range of consumer electronics, including charging systems and battery management interfaces.

You will develop control algorithms, verify software, and work closely with hardware and test engineers. The role requires extensive hands-on experience and mentoring of junior teammates in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development with a BS in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Self-directed problem solver able to work solo or in a team to deliver robust software solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects to meet timelines.
• Experience developing both super-loop and RTOS real-time embedded software.
• Good working knowledge of electronic hardware and system design to meet hardware requirements.
• Ability to design and tune/verify PID control systems for motor control schemes (PMSM/FOC/BLDC).
• Familiarity with BSP/FSP/peripheral code configuration and auto-generation tools; ability to go beyond drivers to configure ADC/DMA/events/timers; low-power design.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, loads, spectrum analyzers).
• Knowledge of charging lithium batteries interfaces (USB-A/C) and BMS operation.
• Familiarity with I2C/SMBus, SPI, CAN Bus protocols.
• Proven ability to determine root-cause of software performance issues.
• Proficient in C/C++ with strong verification methodologies for real-time systems.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design code for ARM and microcontroller-based NOCO products.
• Design and implement control algorithms for electronic charging systems.
• Support existing products with feature enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production software issues and determine root cause.
• Develop verification methodologies, including AI LLM workflows and tests.
• Devise algorithms to maximize performance on real hardware and simulations.
• Collaborate with hardware and test engineers to inform software design.
• Code software for UI elements like LEDs and small displays, and for SPI/I2C/CAN bus communications.
• Implement software for fast charging/discharging of lithium batteries via USB interfaces and BMS control.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS architectures

PID control tuning

I2C/SPI/CAN

BMS knowledge

Electrical hardware familiarity

Mentoring junior engineers

Debugging & verification

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Eclipse IDE

Job description

What You Will Be Doing with Us

You will apply senior software engineering expertise as part of the NOCO R&D group supporting the NOCO Creative group in Chandler, Arizona, providing software development and verification support for NOCO's market-leading AC- and battery-powered consumer electronics such as air pumps, vehicle jump starters (boosts), smart lithium batteries, smart chargers, and other products. In this role you will:

• Architect and design code for a variety of ARM and other microcontroller-based NOCO products
• Design and implement control algorithms for electronic charging systems
• Support existing products with ongoing software feature enhancements
• Troubleshoot and determine root cause and resolution of production software issues
• Devise best-practice software coding & verification methodology, including use of AI LLM workflows and agents, and work with test engineers to implement automated testing
• Devise algorithms to maximize performance on both virtual and real hardware
• Work with prototype hardware and identify ways to leverage and enhance new hardware capabilities
• Work closely with hardware and test engineers, applying hands-on knowledge of electrical hardware design and lab test equipment to inform software design
• Code software for user interfaces such as LEDs and small format displays, as well as serial communications buses such as SPI, I2C, CAN Bus, and others
• Code software for fast charging/discharging of lithium batteries using industry standard interfaces such as USB-A, USB-C, and others. Knowledge of lithium battery charging methodology and battery management system (BMS) operation is required.

What You Will Need

• 10+ years of relevant hands-on embedded software development and a Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar fields
• Must be a self-directed problem solver who can work in both individual and team settings to achieve robust software solutions for complex design challenges
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects to meet product timelines in the fast-paced consumer electronics market
• Experience developing both super-loop and RTOS threaded software architectures for real-time embedded software applications
• Good working knowledge of electronic hardware and system design to be able to write software meeting hardware functional requirements
• Ability to design and tune/verify PID control systems for general control applications, as well as for specific motor control schemes such as PMSM control, FOC, and BLDC trapezoidal control
• Familiarity with BSP/FSP/other peripheral code configuration & auto-generation tools, plus the ability to go beyond provided drivers to directly program features like ADC windowing and DMA, event controllers, timer usage, and experience with low power design.
• Hands-on experience with electrical hardware design and interfacing with lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads (e-loads), digital test equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of methods for charging/discharging lithium batteries using industry standard interfaces such as USB-A, USB-C, and others, including BMS control, cell balancing techniques, charging profiles, etc.
• Familiarity with serial communications interfaces and protocols such as I2C/SMBus, SPI, & CAN Bus
• Proven ability to determine root-cause of software performance issues
• Proficient in C/C++, with an understanding of best-practice software development, source management, and verification methodologies targeting real-time systems
• Ability to work well in a cooperative and positive team environment, including mentoring junior developers
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and coordination skills as well as a talent and desire for mentoring junior engineers

What We Would Also Like

• Familiarity with real-time OS, ARM microcontrollers, Eclipse-based IDEs
• Knowledge in use and application of AI models, agents, and workflows for coding embedded and software apps and for automating processes
• Some knowledge of scripting methodology/languages such as Python or shell scripting
• Ability to learn new technologies and product areas quickly
• Experience using Windows-based and/or Linux-based code development environments

Employment Type & Location

This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at NOCO's Chandler, Arizona facility. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

In addition to compensation, NOCO offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Physical Requirements & Safety

This role involves regular on-site hands-on work with electromechanical and electrochemical systems and lab test equipment. Candidates must be able to work safely in a laboratory and light-manufacturing environment, follow all electrical-safety protocols, and occasionally lift and handle equipment and battery products weighing up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NOCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.