Embedded Software Engineer

The Embedded Software Engineer role at Unitron, LP focuses on designing and developing software requirements, specifications, and embedded code for multi-board and multi-processor AC and DC power conversion products. The position emphasizes low-level development, firmware debugging, and integration and testing in a lab environment in Dallas, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual contributor and as part of an engineering development team for AC and DC power conversion products from 3.5 to 250 kVA.
• Develop embedded software using C for processors including TI DSPs and Microchip PIC processors.
• Implement firmware for target environments without an operating system (\"bare metal\").
• Use PC-based IDEs such as Microchip MPLAB and Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio.
• Work with evaluation boards from chip manufacturing companies prior to availability of actual hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to debug and resolve issues during board bring-up of new custom hardware.
• Gather and translate design requirements into software systems and subsystems, including documentation-driven and discussion-based interpretation.
• Support software configuration control using version-control systems.
• Integrate and test software in a lab environment, including firmware troubleshooting and issue tracking and resolution without close supervision.
• Use common electronic test equipment and perform debugging and troubleshooting of embedded firmware.
• Design user interfaces as part of embedded system functionality.
• Understand, maintain, and work with existing legacy codebases.
• Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and work products.
• Determine system requirements and create design specifications from documentation and informal communication.
• Adapt to changing requirements during development and establish priorities aligned with software and product development schedules.
• Create simple, highly maintainable software designs and deliver high-quality code efficiently.
• Generate requirements and a plan for system integration and design validation.
• Develop built-in-self-test code in firmware where practical.
• Assist with defining, checking, and debugging new hardware designs.
• Become familiar with the existing aerospace and marine product line and provide production test support to resolve technical problems.
• Provide telephone support for field service personnel on an as-needed basis.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Documented US citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
• Experience working comfortably in a team environment, including during the system test stage.
• Ability to understand and interpret design requirements and determine priorities within product schedules.

Technologies and Tools

• C language
• TI DSPs
• Microchip PIC Processors
• Microchip MPLAB
• Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio
• Microsoft Word
• Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location and Pay

Location: Dallas, TX (onsite / in person)

Compensation: USD 95,000 - 105,000 per year

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to sit and use a keyboard
• Must be able to see, hear, and read and speak English fluently