Senior Firmware Engineer
Company: Form Energy, Inc.
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with
the team that will deliver?Form Energy is a U.S. technology and
manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing
pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid
to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.Supported by
leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures,
ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT's The Engine, and others, we share a
common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to
enable tomorrow's zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core
values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply
motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented,
hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the
challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to
build a better tomorrow?Role DescriptionWe are looking for an
experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop the firmware that
will monitor and control our novel multi-day storage battery
modules. You will bring deep experience in embedded software
development and low-level programming. Collaboration with other
engineers on the Systems team will be a standard part of the
workflow, as this role resides at the exciting cross-section of
power conversion, battery performance, and control systems.What
you'll do:
- Design and develop microcontroller firmware for embedded
system, sensors, and power flow control circuitry as part of a
complete BMS
- Collaborate with hardware and controls engineers to architect
the control topology, microcontroller and peripheral selection,
sensor properties, and algorithms.
- Derive software and hardware specifications and design features
based on product requirements to meet UL 1998 and UL 5500 standards
- Manage software development deliverables through the entire
software development cycle, including design, development,
debugging, validation, release, and quality processes
- Synthesize outputs from battery test data and models to
implement algorithms for system performance and lifetime
- Work with an interdisciplinary group of engineers on the
Systems Team to define concepts, downselect designs, and optimize a
new groundbreaking technologyWhat you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in software development for
embedded systems; direct experience working on Battery Management
or Power Electronics firmware is a plus
- Extensive experience using C/C++ for embedded systems in
real-time, multithreaded control applications
- Familiarity with software compliance standards (I.E. MISRA, ISO
26262, CMMI, ASPICE, or UL 1998)
- Deep knowledge of peripheral communication protocols such I2C
and SPI and component-to-component protocols such as Modbus and
CAN
- Experience with defining and or assessing software reliability,
failure modes, and fault reactions
- Ability to work on embedded controller boards and
RTOS#LI-Onsite#LI-AB1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's
culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect
that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a
holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they
need to thrive while working here.When it comes to you and your
family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision
premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums
for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12
weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing
parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to
recharge when needed.To build a clean and equitable energy future,
we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse
as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are
committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all
employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and
encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open
jobs.
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Keywords: Form Energy, Inc., Berkeley , Senior Firmware Engineer, Engineering , Berkeley, California
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