Senior Firmware Engineer

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confidentialAlameda (CA)

Software Developers Engineering Services

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Lead

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$140,000 per year

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About the role

Overview: A fast-growing climate-tech startup is developing a hardware plugin that injects hydrogen into shipping container ship engines, boosting energy efficiency by 30%. It’s a major sustainability initiative with strong ROI and they’re ready to hire now. Base pay range$140,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do: Lead firmware and control systems development for hydrogen injection in combustion engines. Create real-time control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink and generate C code. Integrate and configure ECUs, sensors, and actuators. Debug communication via CAN J1939, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet. Calibrate ECU parameters in real-time with tools like ETAS INCA or CANape. Collaborate closely with combustion engineers for seamless hardware-software integration.

Requirements: 5+ years incontrol systems development. 3+ years working withengines, fuel injection systems, or turbine systems. Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Embedded Coder, ECUs, microcontrollers, and RTOS. Strong debugging, integration, and calibration skills. PreferredExperience withdiesel engines. Background in maritime orautomotive embedded systems. Knowledge ofhydrogen fuel systems or hybrid technology. Seniority levelDirector Employment typeFull-time Job functionStrategy/Planning, Engineering, and Management IndustriesEngineering Services Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution Robotics Engineering

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