Staff Firmware Engineer - ESS

American Battery Solutions / AESI has a full-time opening for a Staff Firmware Engineer in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Job Summary:

The Staff Firmware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and execution of embedded systems in stationary Energy storage solutions. This individual will work with global cross-functional teams including Product, Platforms, Quality Assurance (QA) and hardware (HW) designers from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities:

• Design the next generation of Battery Management System / power conversion system of a stationary battery storage product to balance safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Design, implement, and test communication methods for battery packs at scale. (i.e. container full of Li-Ion Battery).
• Develop State Machines and control schemes for grid tied bi-directional Inverters.
• Architect data sharing and data flow within the ARM based micro.
• Design device drivers for micro peripherals in bare metal systems.
• Develop, implement, and test algorithms for State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), (State of Energy) SOE, Cell balancing and similar in ARM controller.
• Work closely with system Engineers to identify safety critical software components and it's mitigation.
• Participate in Failure Analysis: FMEA, FMEDA, HARA. Propose, implement, and test the solutions.
• Design and implement secure firmware upgrade.
• Manage secure data communication over network and protocols like MQTT.
• Develop unit tests and perform software/hardware integration.
• Drive results - within constraints of Product life cycle development and production at scale.
• Provide Engineering support to contract manufacturing factory (China / Mexico).
• Represent the business unit at conferences and work with our partners.
• Stay current in battery technology and disseminate this information to other design centers.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Embedded Software Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in Embedded field.
• Experience working in Real Time RTOS, ARM based system and associated peripherals.
• Able to work in fast pace environment and make decisions when all the data is not available.
• Experience working on Power Electronics / Inverters and various Li-Ion chemistry preferred.
• Strong modeling skills using cell / Hardware in the Loop (HIL) preferred.
• Experience in large scale energy storage preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10%.

Key Competencies:

• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potentials risks and threats in the workplace.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with quality focus in actions and results.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• May be required to operate field instruments/equipment.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost, competitive salary, and equity eligibility to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world's electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry's most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location - Hudson, MA

American Battery Solutions Energy Storage Division is conveniently located in Hudson Massachusetts directly across from the 290 and 495 freeways. This location is uniquely positioned less than one mile from downtown Hudson, as well as being close to downtown Marlborough offering numerous restaurants, parks, shopping, and many other attractions. American Battery Solutions is located roughly 45 min drive from downtown Boston, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and parts of Connecticut. There are a wide range of activities that the area offers to its residents including competitive sports programs, woodlands, as well as safe and entertaining nightlife are all located within minutes of the ABS facility. Hudson mass was awarded the winner of "America's Main Streets" by a national organization which promotes locally owned businesses. Whether you are looking for hiking, mountain biking, sports lakes, access to Boston, or just a fantastic meal, Hudson, MA has something for everyone.

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