Embedded Software Engineer

The Embedded Software Engineer role at Unitron, LP involves designing and developing embedded software for multi-board and multi-processor systems used in AC and DC power conversion products from 3.5 to 250 kVA. The position emphasizes low-level application development, firmware integration, and collaboration with hardware teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level application code in C for embedded processors
• Write firmware for TI DSPs and Microchip PIC Processors
• Build software for target environments without an operating system (bare metal)
• Use PC-based IDEs including Microchip MPLAB and Texas Instrument Code Composer Studio
• Work with chip evaluation boards prior to availability of actual hardware
• Partner with hardware engineers to debug and resolve issues during custom hardware board bring-up
• Gather design requirements and translate them into software systems and subsystems
• Perform software configuration control using version-control software systems
• Integrate and test software in a lab environment
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware, track software issues, and resolve problems without close supervision
• Use common electronic test equipment during development and validation
• Design user interfaces
• Understand and maintain existing legacy code
• Determine system requirements and design specifications based on documentation and, at times, informal communication including discussions with co-workers
• Adapt to changing requirements during the development process and determine priorities aligned to product schedules
• Create simple, highly maintainable, and high-quality software designs delivered quickly and efficiently
• Generate requirements and a plan for system integration and design validation
• Develop built-in-self-test (BIST) code in firmware where practical
• Assist in the definition, checkout, and debugging of new hardware designs
• Become familiar with the existing aerospace and marine product line
• Support the production test department 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
• Documented US citizenship or legal permanent resident status
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Technologies

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

Pay

USD 95,000 - 105,000 per year

Benefits

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, sit, use a keyboard, and see, hear, and read/speak English fluently

Work Location

Dallas, TX (onsite, in person)