Firmware Developer - Thermal Platform

Firmware Developer - Thermal Platform at Vertiv Corporation Firmware Developer - Thermal Platform at Vertiv Corporation in Westerville, Ohio Posted in 3 days ago.

Job Description:

Job Description We are seeking an embedded Linux controls firmware engineering candidate to support our thermal control applications and platform. The candidate must have knowledge of software and firmware development with proven experience in abstracting control systems, applications, and platforms. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired. A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent engineering experience as a control firmware engineer is required. Other engineering degrees with emphasis on controls will be considered.

Responsibilities Controls and Platform Development:

Design, maintain, and evolve abstracted control platform to support thermal unit firmware involving PID control loops and device interactions Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, customer/customer-liaison engagement Project management: Task estimation, software metrics collection, version control Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration

Documentation:

Program commentary Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support

Leadership:

Effective team member and/or technical leadership, consistent positive attitude, creativity Hardware development support: Software/firmware support for hardware development and testing Other tasks and activities as required by management Required Experience Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering 3+ years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing 3+ years of experience abstracting and using C/C++ programming language

Controls:

Embedded Linux control firmware experience using object-oriented languages primarily C++ Abstracting analog and digital IO interactions Near real time control algorithms and device communications with serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbus HVAC specific experience a plus Development environment:

Languages:

C++, C, Python, Bash Shell Communication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPI Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)

Platforms:

TI SoC, ARM, x86

Tools:

VS Code and Docker Version management: GitLab Build system:

BitBake, Yocto, GitLab Pipelines Test:

Device Simulation, HIL Design:

Object oriented abstraction, development, and lifecycle Distributed control architecture and design Usability, maintainability, and configurability Manage control requirements, specifications, and documentation NMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, WireShark Bare metal firmware experience Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.