POSITION SUMMARY Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer to support our thermal control applications and platform. The candidate must have a deep 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 an emphasis on controls will be considered. This position will be based onsite at our Westerville, OH location. 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 : Project planning, 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, user guides for service and troubleshooting 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 QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software : Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering 7 years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing 5 years of experience abstracting and using C++ programming language Fluency in English REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 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 / SIL Design : Object oriented abstraction, development, and lifecycle Distributed control architecture and design Usability, maintainability, and configurability Manage control requirements, specifications, and documentation RELATED EXPERIENCE Matlab, Flownex Linux kernel, device drivers, filesystems IP networking : TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, SNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, WireShark Bare metal firmware experience PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Required to work in the office, not a work from home position. TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 10% Will need to be able to obtain a valid passport for international travel The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Sr Firmware Engineer • Westerville, OH, United States