Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Terrasmart Inc

Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.

Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer!

Position Summary

Terrasmart, Gibraltar's fast growing renewables business, is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to enhance our team and contribute to our solar tracking product initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, with experience in firmware development, microcontroller programming, and system integration. Your role will also encompass system design, testing, and providing technical support to the field during the installation processes. You will mentor junior engineers and stay updated with the latest advancements in electronics and solar technology. This position offers a path for rapid advancement to an embedded systems management role, providing a significant opportunity to influence the direction of our solar technology initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Duties)

• Lead the design and development of embedded systems for our solar tracking products.
• Coordinate cross-functionally between our cloud software team, product, engineering, supply chain, and field teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define embedded systems technical requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain firmware and embedded software for our devices that live in the field.
• Perform system integration and testing to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Test prototypes and/or final models to ensure proper functional behavior as defined by the product manager and product development team.
• Produce requirements of the embedded system for the support of supply chain in sourcing appropriate electronics components
• Produce detailed system drawings, specifications, and documentation for the product manager and support marketing in creation of customer facing artifacts.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for the controls commissioning teams during project installation as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with innovative advancements in electronics, solar technology, industry trends, and emerging best practices to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10 years of Experience Area: Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering

Technical Skills

Technical Skills: Proficiency in C/C and Python; Experience with microcontroller programming (ARM, PIC, etc.); Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.); Familiarity with version control (Git); Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS). Experience with MQTT machine to machine network protocol. Knowledge of wireless radio mesh networks.

Licenses / Certifications

• Certifications such as PMP, ARM™ Certification, Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP™) Level 2 and PSA Level 1 certifications, NABCEP Solar PV Associate or Professional Certification, CAN bus or I2C are beneficial but not required.
• AWS, Azure, or GCP certification(s) are a bonus.

Work Conditions

• Environment: Hybrid (Combination of Onsite and Remote)
• Travel: 20%

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Work/Life Balance

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/

Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA

Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.