Senior System Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end system design and development of Exciter products, ensuring integration with broader system architectures.
• Develop and optimize firmware solutions tailored to Exciter product requirements.
• Conduct detailed analysis of system performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project goals.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues, ensuring reliability, safety, and high performance.
• Implement real-time control algorithms, communication protocols, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration between firmware and hardware components.
• Provide technical leadership for Exciter-related projects, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, product support, etc.) to align on product requirements and technical objectives.
• Perform system validation and verification, ensuring system robustness and addressing potential risks.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Exciter systems and firmware efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending new tools and techniques to enhance product development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Exciter products and firmware, guiding junior engineers and supporting team development.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and peer code reviews, ensuring quality control across all projects.
• Promotes continuous improvement applying Lean mindset.
• Focus and put effort on automating tests or production environments (eg. regression testing, shop floor automation).
• Assessing system requirements, design and implement system architecture and configurations.
• Architect, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for Exciter systems.

Requirements:

• This role requires significant experience in the Controls Engineering & Program Management.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline either in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Applied/Experimental Physics.
• 15+ years relevant work experience, preferably in software design and test.
• Extensive experience in firmware development for embedded systems, including experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proven track record in developing control systems and working with complex hardware-software integrations.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded software development for microcontrollers.
• Expertise in Exciter technologies, signal processing, and control algorithms.
• Experience with communication protocols.
• Strong understanding of hardware/firmware debugging tools and techniques (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Ability to prioritize activities and work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively in a global cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve problems.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide technical teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• English required.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with Excitation and/or Static Starter products.
• Knowledge of test instrumentation and measurement systems.
• In depth knowledge of various internal testing standards or equivalent external standards related to Mechanical and Environmental, Reliability and EMC.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.
• Experience working in a lab would be a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in power electronics or RF systems related to Exciter technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems.

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided: No