Lead Engineer Embedded Software

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Markham - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 24 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

In this role youll be responsible for designing developing and testing embedded software (firmware) platforms and systems that run on hardware devices tailored to specific product needs.

As part of a multi-developer firmware team the major responsibilities will include analysis design implementation and testing of firmware for the Transmission product line.
You will report to the UR R&D Leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Designs and develops embedded software modules components and features under general guidance.
  • Assists in identifying the scope of the work provides initial estimate and justifies the estimate with facts.
  • Delivers high-quality work aligned with the project release objectives.
  • Writes maintainable code and supports quality through peer reviews and unit testing.
  • Documents the design and implementation clearly including key technical decisions.
  • Makes sound technical decisions with support from senior team members.
  • Participates in technical discussions design reviews and whiteboarding sessions.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable reliable and well-tested.
  • Collaborates closely with peers in a fast-paced technical firmware development team.
  • Supports root cause analysis and troubleshooting of software issues with a customer-focused mindset.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering or computer engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of embedded development experience.
  • Strong C programming skills and hands-on experience with C for embedded products.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and development.
  • Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (like VxWorks ThreadX or QNX) and of embedded Linux fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers and hardware components and protocols used in embedded devices such as flash memory EEPROM SPI I2C and UART.
  • Understanding of core networking concepts Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols.
  • Basic to intermediate networking analysis and troubleshooting skills using tools like Wireshark.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.

Desired Characteristics

  • Proven experience with communication industrial protocols (e.g. IEC 61850 GOOSE MMS MODBUS IEEE 1588 IEC C37.118 DNP3 IECPRP HSR) is a significant asset.
  • Familiarity with Git and exposure to modern development environments CI/CD.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


Required Experience:

IC

Job Description SummaryIn this role youll be responsible for designing developing and testing embedded software (firmware) platforms and systems that run on hardware devices tailored to specific product needs. As part of a multi-developer firmware team the major responsibilities will include analysi...

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