Embedded Firmware Architect
Banks Power
| Company | Banks Power |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Azusa |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We're seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Architect who will provide technical leadership in the design and development of scalable automotive firmware solutions. You are hands-on, and love experimenting and finding solutions in a dynamic environment. Your expertise in embedded systems, communication protocols, and firmware development will be crucial in shaping the success of our high-quality, innovative and performance-oriented products. Your strong leadership skills will help define and optimize the workflow and development process within the department and will set the standards that the team will follow. This is an on-site position in Azusa, CA.
Main Responsibilities
Lead firmware team through V model product development cycles
Direct the standard method of pursuing application development and create, define, or choose an application framework
Observe and understand the broader system environment and maintain knowledge of other applications in the organization
Comprehend the functions of each component within the application, understand the interactions and dependencies among components
Define and drive the firmware architecture and development flow, including feature assessments and solution design, project scoping, pre-development planning, and continuous improvement strategies
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers and engineers
Define and develop modular and reusable firmware across Banks product portfolio including signal processing and modification, instrumentation and DAQ systems, graphical UI, and mobile app integration
Develop control systems from conception to implementation and validation
Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all product development
Architect key blocks of firmware that interact with low level hardware features. Develop product source code in C or using MATLAB/Simulink when needed
Collaborate with other engineers to enhance or create a simulation model/platform for analyzing, optimizing, and troubleshooting various aspects of the product
Work within cross-functional teams to develop control-oriented models using both first principles and system identification techniques, and to resolve controls-related challenges
Address software issues in vehicles/prototypes and aid in integrating features into the controller code base.
Collaborate with hardware team to ensure flawless integration of firmware with the underlying system
Direct design of diagnostic interfaces for the controller
Understand functional safety principles (e.g. ISO26262) and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems
Develop comprehensive test plans and conduct thorough testing, debugging, performance optimization of firmware on the vehicle to validate functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions. Assist in feature calibration to ensure reliability and quality.
Lead and participate in design reviews for new content, code reviews, and other engineering activities to ensure high-quality firmware development, and that coding standards are being followed.
Communicate concepts and guidelines to the development team; oversee the progress of the development team to ensure consistency with the initial design and to ensure the software meets all quality, security, extensibility, and modifiability; approve the final product before it is launched
Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of firmware solutions
Document work in reports and presentations to all levels of management
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development in RTOS environments. Be able to actively code
Experience with hard real-time systems and ARM architectures
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