Firmware Engineer - Power Electronics

Firmware Engineer - Power Electronics 

Embedded/Firmware Engineers at Lunar will be responsible for the full product development lifecycle of our products’ firmware and software, which are important sources of functionality, adaptability, and optimization of our designs. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future, and want to make that vision a reality.  An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with a dedicated, cross-functional team to deliver innovative, best-in-class products. Engineers at Lunar are  hands-on and involved in all aspects of the product, and own the design from forming concepts based on first principles to managing high-volume production quality.

On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely…

• Work collaboratively with other disciplines across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
• Help us create the best possible products by brainstorming and evaluating new features and solutions and weighing pros and cons to narrow down options.
• Test  ideas and designs: back-of-the envelope calculations, building simulations and designing validation tests 
• Design firmware software that runs in our home energy product components:  Power electronics controls, system-level behaviors and optimization, mobile app design and interfaces, system diagnostics and updates, RF and powerline communication protocols,  control algorithms, and installation automation features.  
• Optimize manufacturing by designing automation support functionality in our components whose design reflects the part they play in the processes that create them and test them, and by supporting our features within our manufacturing partners

Desired Skills:

• Degree in a computer-engineering related or adjacent field, or demonstrated commensurate ability.
• 5 or more years experience delivering firmware for new products as part of a team.
• Familiar with AC/DC and DC/DC power converters
• Proficiency in C, and working familiarity with Cmake,
• Ability to explain and communicate about technical concepts with engineers in a variety of fields.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package + equity
• Comprehensive benefits - medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) 
• Unlimited/flex PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid birthing parent leave

Wellbeing: 

• GymPass- On-demand virtual classes, wellbeing coaching, and access to dozens of gyms and studios
• SoFi- Personal finance benefits for loans, mortgage & refinancing, & money management tools
• Carrot- Free access to chat with fertility, pregnancy, and legal experts
• Headspace- Unlimited access to guided meditation and exercises to improve stress, sleep and relationship
• One Medical- Primary care practice focused on providing exceptional care by making it easier and more enjoyable to get care, to keep you happier and healthier —and lower healthcare costs. Employees and their dependents get a high-end primary care experience, same-day appointments, 24/7 Video Chat with compassionate providers
• PerkSpot- Shop with hundreds of vendors to provide exclusive discounts
• Spring Health- Eliminate barriers to mental health through personalized, evidence-based treatment plan that can include any combination of exercise, digital cognitive behavioral therapy, in-person therapy, medication or more.

About Lunar Energy

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.