Job Description

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What you'll do:
As a Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading global teams to develop embedded software for Critical Power Solutions technology development projects and power conversion products. You will develop portions of the software. Projects include developing software for proof-of-concept technology demonstrators, new products, new features, product enhancements and bug fixes. You will also be responsible for architecting the software for new products and analyzing existing platform software. You'll develop detailed plans and schedules for feature development, work closely with fellow software engineers and cross-functional teams to implement features, make tradeoff decisions, monitor project activities and assist the global team in resolving issues.

• Development, testing and release of embedded Linux software for technology development projects and new product development projects (uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage, power distribution, energy metering, and similar products) while meeting schedule, cost, and product performance goals.
• Evaluate business requirements to determine potential solutions. Develop overall software architecture and requirements for technology development and new product development projects.
• Architect new features and develops requirements. Write and maintain functional specifications of design solutions.
• Monitor the activities on the software development and adapt plans to meet the schedule. Interface closely with cross-functional team members to create high quality product.
• Lead process improvement initiatives. Work with cross-functional team to implement new processes.
• Analyze, design, code and test software used in uninterruptible power systems, power distribution systems, and other power quality products
• Develop high quality, high performing software that meets coding standards and product design requirements. Develop test plans and monitor test results.
• Document software components and interactions using flowcharts, diagrams, code comments, and code snippets.
• Perform software design reviews, code reviews for other members of the team. Formally releases embedded software following company procedures.
• Apply best engineering practices, good judgement and decision making for advanced technical problem solving.
• Mentor fellow team members on new technologies, architecture principles, and good coding practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science, Electronics & Communicatio
• 8+ years of experience in software/Firmware Development (Linux environment)
• Hands on exp in C++, Linux, Yocto, firmware development, Linux kernel & device driver, communication protocols, platform development

Skills:

• Experience with Yocto build environment & multi-core embedded systems; experience with Dunfell and Kirkstone Linux distributions
• Strong level skills in C and C++ understanding of Object Oriented Design (OOD) principles
• Demonstrated competency using or designing systems communicating with industrial networking protocols (e.g. HTTP, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus, SNMP, BACnet, CAN)
• Experience leading global software projects
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and concepts
• Experience using software development lifecycle management tools in a team environment (Jira, Git, etc.)
• Solid understanding of CyberSecurity and/or Cryptography
• Solid understanding of Software design principles, algorithms, data structures, and multi-threading concepts

Position Criteria:

• Strong knowledge of Linux operating system and associated development platforms
• Experience adopting or contributing to Open-Source Software projects
• Strong problem solving and software debugging skills
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to apply automation to tasks that require them
• Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.

"Embodies Eaton leadership attributes - Ethical, Passionate, Accountable, Efficient, Transparent and learning along with demonstrated

• Drive for results - can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, Probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, Is excellent at honest analysis Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers
• Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas, Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions, Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings
• Decision quality - makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Business acumen - knows how business work; knowledgeable in current and possible future technologies; knows the competition.
• Peer relationships - can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups.
• Interpersonal savvy - relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport.
• Action oriented - enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.
• Process Management Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done, Knows how to organize people and activities, Knows what to measure and how to measure it, Can simplify complex processes, Gets more out of fewer resources
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly, Can learn new skills and knowledge, Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge--like Internet technology, Does well in technical courses and seminars
• Motivating others - creates a climate in which people want to do their best; empowers others; is someone people like working for and with.
• Innovation leadership - has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace"