Simulink Engineer – Power Converter Controls

Akkodis; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Contract Firmware Engineer – Power Converter Controls in the New York area. You will develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for power electronic converters, focusing on control loops, DSP, and hardware interfaces.

This hybrid, 12+ month role requires 5+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and hands-on experience with power converters or motor drives; MISRA/DO-178C knowledge is a plus. Competitive W2 rates apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience, including at least 3 years with power converters or motor drives.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink; experience with embedded IDEs, debuggers, version control (Git).
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers or DSPs used in power electronics (TI C2000, STM32, NXP, Microchip).
• Solid understanding of control theory, digital control loops, sampling, filtering, and real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded C/C++ firmware for power converter controls (current/voltage loops, PWM, protection).
• Implement and tune control algorithms (PID, field-oriented control) on MCUs/DSPs.
• Develop low-level drivers for ADC, PWM, timers, GPIO, CAN/SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet.
• Integrate firmware with power hardware and sensors with hardware engineers.
• Plan and execute tests including unit, bench, and HIL tests; use scopes and debuggers to troubleshoot.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Hardware interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE or related

Master’s degree in Power Electronics (preferred)

Tools

TI C2000 / STM32 / NXP / Microchip

Embedded IDEs & debuggers

Git

Job description

The Contract Firmware Engineer – Power Converter Controls will develop, maintain, and test embedded control firmware for power electronic converters (e.g., inverters, rectifiers, DC/DC converters). The role focuses on implementing control algorithms, digital signal processing, and hardware interface code on embedded controllers to meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.

Duartion: 12+ Months

Work Type: Hybrid

Rate Range: $80/hour on W2 to $100/hour on W2;The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key ResponsibilitiesArea

Firmware Development

Design, implement, and optimize embedded C/C++ firmware for power converter controls (e.g., current/voltage loops, PWM generation, protection logic).

Control Algorithms

Implement and tune control algorithms (e.g., PID, field-oriented control, grid-tied control, active front-end control) in fixed- or floating-point on MCUs/DSPs.

Hardware Interface

Develop low-level drivers for peripherals (ADC, PWM, timers, GPIO, communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).

System Integration

Integrate firmware with power hardware, sensors, gate drivers, and communication networks in collaboration with hardware and systems engineers.

Testing & Debug

Plan and execute unit tests, bench tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests; use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers to troubleshoot issues.

Documentation

Create and maintain firmware design documents, interface specifications, test procedures, and release notes.

Quality & Safety

Follow coding standards, code review practices, and relevant safety/quality processes (e.g., MISRA, ISO, DO-178C or similar where applicable).

Propose and implement improvements in performance, stability, and robustness of control firmware and development workflows.

Required QualificationsCategory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

5+ years of embedded firmware development experience, including at least 3 years with power converters or motor drives.

Languages & Tools

Strong proficiency in C/C++, Mathworks Simulink; experience with embedded IDEs, debuggers, version control (e.g., Git).

Embedded Platforms

Hands-on experience with microcontrollers or DSPs commonly used in power electronics (e.g., TI C2000, STM32, NXP, Microchip, etc.).

Demonstrated experience with controls for inverters, DC/DC converters, rectifiers, motor drives, or similar power electronic systems.

Control & DSP

Solid understanding of control theory, digital implementation of control loops, sampling, filtering, and real-time constraints.

Comfortable working around high-power lab setups with appropriate safety practices; able to bring up and test firmware on hardware.

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and report progress/issues clearly.

Work Authorization

Preferred QualificationsArea

Advanced Education

Master’s degree in Power Electronics, Controls, or related field.

Standards & Safety

Experience with grid codes, functional safety, or aerospace/industrial standards.

Modeling & Simulation

Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar tools for control design and plant modeling.

HIL & Automation

Experience with HIL (e.g., Speedgoat, dSPACE, OPAL-RT, Typhoon) and automated test setups.

Communication Protocols

Knowledge of CANopen, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or custom protocols for converter control and monitoring.

Code Quality

Familiarity with static analysis tools, unit test frameworks, and coding standards (e.g., MISRA C).

Item

Description

Tools

Matlab Simulink, Coder, & ***

*** C/C++

DSP Platforms

FPGA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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