R&D Senior Embedded Software Engineer

NOCO; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 in Peoria, AZ. You will design and implement software for ARM MCU based products, focusing on charging systems, battery management, and user interfaces.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with hardware and test teams, and advance automated testing and verification using modern toolchains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development with a related BS or higher.
• Strong experience with ARM MCUs and embedded C/C++.
• Experience in real-time software architectures and debugging.
• Ability to design and verify PID control for motor/applications.
• Collaborative, mentoring mindset and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design code for ARM MCU-based NOCO products.
• Design control algorithms for electronic charging systems.
• Support existing products with software feature enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production software issues and root causes.
• Develop testing methods, incl. AI LLM workflows and automation.
• Develop algorithms to maximize performance on real/virtual hardware.
• Leverage prototype hardware to enhance new capabilities.
• Collaborate with hardware and test engineers on software design.
• Code software for LEDs, displays and serial buses (SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Develop software for fast charging/discharging via USB-A/USB-C; BMS knowledge required.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ proficiency

RTOS and super-loop architectures

ARM microcontrollers

Hardware understanding

PID control design

Mentoring juniors

Troubleshooting & root-cause analysis

Python scripting

Education

BS or higher in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Eclipse IDE

CAN Bus tools

Oscilloscope & lab equipment

BSP/FSP tooling

Job description

Established in 1914, NOCO designs and creates premium automotive and consumer electronic products. Through these world-class offerings, NOCO has effectively set the new standard in design, performance, and safety of its products in the consumer, commercial, and industrial markets.

What You Will Be Doing with Us

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

• Architect and design code for ARM microcontroller-based NOCO products
• Design and implement control algorithms for electronic charging systems
• Support existing products, primarily vehicle boosts, 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 application software and 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 Peoria, 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.