Power Electronics Firmware/Software Engineer

Company:  General Dynamics Land Systems
Location: Sterling Heights
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Advanced Capability Development Power Electronics Hardware Team is tasked with developing new hardware for the electrification of combat vehicles. The team is responsible for the design, build, control development of, and integration of new electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and storage hardware. The team is also responsible for the operation of the High Voltage Conversion & Electrical Storage (HVC&ES) Research and Development Laboratory.The team is looking for new members with an interest in power electronics (hardware, controls, firmware, software, etc.). New members will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines related to vehicle electrification. Initially new members will support senior engineers with ongoing efforts, but will eventually lead new efforts.Tasks and Responsibilities:Support the development of Power Electronics firmware and application control software in the C programming language (develop test plans and create reports)Work within a small team to assist in the design, build,and testing of new vehicle electrical power firmware and application softwareSupport the integration and testing of high voltage vehicle power systems in the laboratory and on the vehicleSupport the development, control, and the testing of vehicle power systemsMaster development tools such as MATLAB Simulink and Stateflow, Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio (CCS), PythonMaster testing tools such as Vector CANoe (J1939 & CANopen protocols), data acquisition hardware (oscilloscopes, etc.)Master software configuration management (Git, Atlassian Bitbucket) and project management (Atlassian Confluence & Jira) packagesExpand the capabilities of the HVC&ES Lab, to include: 1) Improving component testing 2) Evolving the Vehicle Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test-bedsParticipate in laboratory trainingAbility to occasionally travelPosition Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer ScienceExperience: 5-10 yearsInterest in power electronics and power electronics controls realizationExperience with C & Python programming languages and MATLABAble to work in a laboratory environment almost exclusivelyStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a small teamStrong multi-tasking skillsStrong written & oral communication skillsInterests:Power electronics controls development and software implementation (DSPs, FPGAs, etc.)Ethernet & CANPower electronics hardware (electrical machines & drives, DC/DC converters, etc.)Pay Transparency: GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.

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