Sr. Engineer - Power Conversion Embedded

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Sorocaba, São Paulo
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Design and implement embedded software and hardware solutions, developing control algorithms and circuit designs for power conversion devices. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality.
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Job Description:

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or equivalent. 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an embedded software developer with solid knowledge of embedded systems architecture.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly language.

  • Familiarity with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), embedded Linux, and other embedded platforms

  • Good understanding of debugging and testing embedded systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

  • In-depth understanding of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and hardware-software interaction.

  • Understanding low-level hardware architecture, software optimization, memory management, and real-time processing.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with hardware/software interfaces.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams. 

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

  • Strong background in system modeling/simulation and analog/digital controller design. 

  • English Advanced

Responsibilities:

  • Design mixed analog and digital electronic circuits with microcontrollers, op-amps, power electronics switches, etc. for various electrical systems including embedded controllers, wireless communication devices, power converters, and data acquisition nodes.  

  • Model the electrical systems such as power converters and motor drives and design the optimum digital controllers based on simulations and real testing data. 

  • Implement real-time digital control algorithms in firmware. 

  • Design FPGA circuits and program them in VHDL/Verilog. 

  • Collaborate with design and development teams to optimize designs and improve product quality. 

Join a dynamic and diverse team that pushes the limits of innovation, developing custom power and energy solutions. Your contributions will drive the creation of products that help make the world greener. Leverage your expertise to shape the future of the energy industry, delivering unmatched performance, efficiency, and seamless integration.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower

Top Skills

Assembly Language
C/C++
Embedded Linux
Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing
Rtos
Verilog
Vhdl
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The Company
Fremont, CA
1,107 Employees

What We Do

Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers.
From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI

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