Embedded Linux Controls Firmware EngineerWe are seeking an embedded Linux controls firmware engineering candidate to support our thermal control applications and platform. The candidate must have 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 emphasis on controls will be considered.ResponsibilitiesControls and platform development: Design, maintain, and evolve abstracted control platform to support thermal unit firmware involving PID control loops and device interactionsRequirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, customer/customer-liaison engagementProject management: Task estimation, software metrics collection, version controlFull lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integrationDocumentation: Program commentaryProduct testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test supportLeadership: Effective team member and/or technical leadership, consistent positive attitude, creativityHardware development support: Software/firmware support for hardware development and testingOther tasks and activities as required by managementRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering3+ years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing3+ years of experience abstracting and using C/C++ programming languageControls: Embedded Linux control firmware experience using object-oriented languages primarily C++Abstracting analog and digital IO interactionsNear real time control algorithms and device communications with serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbusHVAC specific experience a plusDevelopment environment: Languages: C++, C, Python, Bash ShellCommunication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPIOperating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86Tools: VS Code and DockerVersion management: GitLabBuild system: BitBake, Yocto, GitLab PipelinesTest: Device Simulation, HILDesign: Object oriented abstraction, development, and lifecycleDistributed control architecture and designUsability, maintainability, and configurabilityManage control requirements, specifications, and documentationNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, WireSharkBare metal firmware experienceThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.
Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESHigh-Performance CultureCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceInnovationFinancial StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORSOwn itAct with urgencyFoster a customer-first mindsetThink big and executeLead by exampleDrive continuous improvementLearn and seek out developmentPromote transparent & open communicationAbout VertivVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.
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