Embedded Firmware Engineer

• Participate in the development of embedded firmware architecture and code optimized for controlling families of VI Chip power components.
• Work alongside Analog Engineers to generate control algorithms and firmware solutions for power supply platforms. Respond to change requests and bug fixes by viewing scope traces and other hardware-oriented evidence.
• Define processes, methods and tools for developing power converter control algorithms that can be used across VI Chip product families.
• Incorporate product and manufacturing requirements into firmware design.
• Perform design tradeoffs, evaluation, and selection of microcontrollers to meet performance and cost goals.
• Analyze requirements, identify tasks, provide estimates, and work with the team to meet schedule milestones.
• Mentor power supply hardware engineers on how to contribute to firmware development projects.
• Ensure the use of formal development methods and application of best practices in developing standard code modules for VI Chip products.
• Participate in the development in requirements and design specifications
• Participate in unit testing and other V&V activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. M.S. degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience with embedded firmware development, microprocessors/microcontrollers, and software/hardware debugging.
• Proficient in C-language and Assembly Language programming
• Ability to execute and deliver against tight time schedules.
• Strong team player with ability to collaborate across functional areas such as engineering, marketing and manufacturing organizations.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Prior power supply design and test experience a big plus
• Experience with Simulink,StateFlow, MS DevStudio and ARM Cortex M0 a plus.

Vicor Corporation