Senior Embedded System Hardware Engineer

SolarBridge; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarBridge Technologies is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Hardware Engineer in Austin, TX. You will architect and develop embedded hardware for the SolarBridge Power Manager Gateway, lead design reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across electrical, firmware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in embedded systems design with leadership experience, and will involve working with ODMs in Asia.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of directly related embedded systems design experience with leadership.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Power Line Communications, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee and antennas is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical material to varied audiences.
• Experience supervising others and working with Asia-based ODMs.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop embedded hardware-based systems for SolarBridge Power Manager Gateway.
• Lead and review design work, guiding engineers and manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, software, mechanical teams and program managers.
• Contribute to product roadmaps, specifications, feasibility studies and schedules.
• Assist in BOM cost management and budgeting during development.
• Support NPI activities and transition to manufacturing.

Skills

Embedded systems

Leadership

Hardware design

Cross-functional collaboration

BOM management

NPI / transition to manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

Schematic capture

Job description

Senior Embedded Systems Hardware Engineer

Title: Senior Embedded Systems Hardware Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

If you are driven by innovation and building a quality product, we are looking for you! Become part of a team that is making a difference through the evolution of clean technology and solar energy-SolarBridge Technologies, Inc.

SolarBridge Technologies welcomes your established technical expertise to develop embedded systems critical to our PV monitoring solution. Your efforts will impact the Solarbridge product offering in a major way. You must have a strong appreciation for and experience in embedded systems development. The SolarBridge team is comprised of technical innovators and leaders in the solar industry. Join a company that is determined to win in the race to build a clean energy economy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in architecting, designing, and developing embedded hardware based systems for use in the latest SolarBridge Power Manager Gateway.
• Self-starter who can deliver on commitments made, without a lot of guidance, while solving problems with creative “out-of-the-box” thinking tempered by experience and overall corporate objectives.
• Contribute to product line roadmaps as well as product ideas, definitions, specifications, feasibility, and schedules.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, software, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, program and product managers and other teammates, globally.
• Lead, oversee, and review design work done by engineering and manufacturing partners in Asia.
• Work with the latest processors, memory, networking chips and various other I/O technologies to satisfy the varied requirements in the fast growing and evolving solar market.
• Oversee and assist our partners with the design, debugging, troubleshooting, and documenting of this important part of the Solarbridge PV solution while ensuring compliance to EMI/EMC, Safety and other applicable regulations. This includes participating in or leading design reviews of the overall architecture, block diagrams, component selection, schematics, BOMs and PCB designs for products built with high-speed, mixed signal multilayer PCBAs.
• Provide leadership for determining and managing BOM costs and project budget during product planning and development.
• Work closely with internal Sourcing and Supply Chain partners and component vendors to identify, qualify and recommend new components having strategic value for use in new products. You will also be familiar with new product introduction (NPI) activities as part of transition to manufacturing.

Education and Experience

• B.S or higher degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering from a four year ABETS accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in embedded systems design and development with a demonstrated record of leadership, and a proven track record in designing and shipping microcontroller based designs supporting multiple I/O technologies.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of cross-functional and related technical areas such as mechanical design, firmware, component location and sourcing, quality techniques, regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Power Line Communications (PLC), Wi-Fi, Zigbee and antennas (a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill with the ability to prepare and present technical material to a wide audience at all organizational levels including non-technical clientele.
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities with proven analytical problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience supervising others.
• Previous experience working with Asia based ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers).
• Commitment to working independently and in a team environment.
• Requires occasional domestic and international travel.

SolarBridge Technologies is an equal opportunity employer

Please note that we do not accept resumes from third party recruiters