Intermediate Firmware Engineer
Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA, B4B 1G9
DRS Pivotal Power, Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 70 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Firmware Engineer is responsible for the design, development and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment.
As Firmware Engineer, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for design and implementation of control algorithms and embedded firmware for power converters (100W to 100kW) on DSP/MCU;
- Work closely with hardware designers to define project firmware/software requirements;
- Apply knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs; and
- Coding using C/C++/assembly, Auto-code generation using PSIM/MATLAB, familiarity with development tools such as compilers and debuggers, thorough understanding of software development practices.
What you require to be successful in the role:
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent work experience;
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment;
- Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required;
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic equipment;
- Experience reading schematics and engineering specs;
- Must have basic design capabilities and integration/troubleshooting skills;
- Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset;
- Solid understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design, e.g., AC/DC, PFC, DC/DC, DC/AC, LLC and resonant converter;
- Applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment;
- Utilizes test equipment to perform functional, operational and environmental tests on equipment to established criteria to determine acceptability. Evaluates performance of equipment and compliance with procedures;
- Generates test procedures for new products and optimizes existing procedures where applicable;
- Reads and interprets diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals for repair and diagnostic information;
- Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis on products and documents results. Design, build and/or procurement of new or improved tools, fixtures, jigs and coordinating the implementation;
- Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times; and
- Involved in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
Benefits of working with DRS Canada:
A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
- An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
- Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Industry leading wellness program including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation including:
- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off
All applicants must be eligible to meet requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com careers.
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