Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer - Controls

About the Company

Delta-Q Technologies develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. As part of the ZAPI GROUP, Delta-Q is a global leader in motion control, battery charging, and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital control algorithms and embedded firmware for battery chargers and power converters using DSPs and MCUs
• Develop and tune feedback control loops (voltage, current, and power) to ensure system stability and regulation accuracy
• Implement and optimize low-level driver code for peripherals such as ADC, PWM, DAC, SPI, I2C, CAN, and UART
• Collaborate with Power Electronics, Hardware, and Systems teams to define control architectures and interfaces
• Debug embedded software on target hardware using debuggers, emulators, and lab instrumentation
• Mentor and coach other firmware engineers to contribute to technical capability development

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics
• 10+ years of professional embedded software development experience
• Expert proficiency in C and experience in digital control and DSP-based embedded systems
• Hands-on experience developing and tuning digital control algorithms for power electronics
• Strong understanding of power converter topologies (AC/DC, PFC, DC/DC, DC/AC)
• Practical experience with RTOS-based embedded systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as J1939, Modbus, or Ethernet
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated test frameworks
• Experience with safety-critical or regulatory-compliant firmware development (e.g., ISO 26262)

Benefits

• Base Salary: $107,000 - $125,000 per year plus bonus
• Annual incentive program
• 2% GRSP employer matching
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Paid time off including vacation plus 8 days of personal time per year
• $300 annual Health Spending Account
• In-house gym and showers
• Free employee parking and EV charging stations