Sr Embedded SW & Control Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is looking for a Sr Embedded SW & Control Engineer in Irvine, CA. This role focuses on developing embedded software for motor control systems within safety-critical environments. An ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience, proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, and a strong background in communication protocols. Involvement in aerospace and automotive projects is preferred. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expertise in safety-critical software development.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for motor control and power management.
• Validate software against safety standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in aerospace and automotive sectors.

Skills

C

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

TI C2000

NXP

Motor Control

DO-178C

ISO 26262

Real-Time Systems

Tools

Simulink

Job description

Overview

Title: Sr Embedded SW & Control Engineer

No. of Positions: 5

Location: Irvine CA

Experience: 4–8 Years

Visa: Open to Any Visa

Attached is the JD for Sr Embedded SW & Control Engineer. Please note that this is an Expert level Embedded SW development role.

Key Skills & Domains

• Programming & Tools: C, C++, MATLAB, Simulink
• Hardware / Microcontrollers: TI C2000, NXP, MCU, BSP
• Communication Protocols: CAN Bus, ARINC 825, SPI, Ethernet, ICD
• Control Systems: State Machines, Actuator Control, Motor Control, BMS, Power Sequencing, Supervisory Control, Fault Management
• Testing & Validation: MIL, SIL, HIL, Hardware Bring-Up, Test Automation
• Safety Standards: DO-178C, ARP4754, ARP4761, ISO 26262
• Key Concepts: Real-Time Systems, Embedded Software, Safety-Critical, Firmware, Middleware, Requirements Traceability, System Integration, Diagnostics

Candidate Domains (domains to consider)

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive & EV
• Rail & Transportation
• Medical Devices
• Energy & Power Systems
• Semiconductor & Electronics
• Industrial Automation
• Power Electronics, Motor Drives & Digital Power Supplies

Industries & Applications

• These companies design embedded hardware/software for power conversion, motor control, and drive electronics.
• Rockwell Automation (WI) – Industrial motor drives, servo controls, embedded real‑time control platforms.
• Texas Instruments (TI) (TX) – Digital power, motor control reference platforms, embedded control ICs and firmware.
• Analog Devices (ADI) (MA) – Power electronics, precision motor control, digital power management controllers.
• Microchip Technology (AZ) – Embedded controllers for motor control, digital power, and safety‑critical applications.
• Wolfspeed (Cree Power) (NC) – Power electronics controllers for high‑efficiency motor drives and power conversion.
• Eaton (OH / USA operations) – Embedded control electronics for power management, drives, and industrial systems.
• ABB US (NC / US operations) – Variable frequency drives (VFDs), power converters, embedded control firmware.
• Emerson Electric (MO) – Embedded systems for industrial motor drives and power control solutions.
• Robotics (Industrial, Autonomous, Collaborative)

Robotics & Safety‑Critical

• Boston Dynamics (MA) – Advanced embedded motor drives, power electronics, and control systems for robotics.
• Teradyne Robotics (Universal Robots, MiR – US operations) – Embedded controllers for collaborative and mobile robots.
• iRobot (MA) – Embedded motor control, power management, robotics platforms.
• KUKA Robotics US (MI) – Robot controllers, servo drives, and embedded safety‑certified systems.
• Adept / Omron Robotics US (CA) – Embedded motion control and robot drive platforms.
• Intuitive Research & Development / Defense robotics groups (US-based) – Embedded control systems for robotic and autonomous platforms.
• Surgical & Medical Robotics

Safety‑Critical & Medical

• Intuitive Surgical (CA) – Surgical robots with embedded motor drives, power electronics, and real‑time control.
• Medtronic (US HQ operations) – Embedded controllers for robotic‑assisted surgical and medical devices.
• Stryker (MI) – Robotics and smart surgical systems with embedded control electronics.
• Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon / Auris Health) (CA) – Robotic surgery platforms with embedded motor and power control systems.
• Zimmer Biomet Robotics (IN) – Embedded motion control and power electronics for orthopedic surgical robots.
• Smith & Nephew (US operations) – Embedded robotics and powered surgical systems.
• Embedded Systems, OEMs & Engineering Service Providers (Power / Robotics Focus)

Other Firms

• Moog Inc. (NY) – High‑performance motor drives, servo controllers, embedded power electronics.
• Curtiss‑Wright (NC) – Embedded real‑time control platforms for industrial, aerospace, and robotics systems.
• National Instruments (NI) (TX) – Real‑time embedded controllers used for power electronics and robotic control systems.

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