Lead Embedded SW Architect

Job Description SummaryJoin the innovative Grid Automation Technology team! We are creating the building blocks to enable digital transformation in the power grid, focused on signal digitization and networking infrastructure devices! In the role of Lead Systems Architecture & Design, you will execute a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation, based on strategies for the power industry.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Establishes system requirements, defines components and sub systems making up the overall architecture. Provides forward looking strategy for platforms and technology development / insertion to make product competitive. Defines architecture enablers and collaborate with Product Owners on backlog definition.

• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute technology strategies.

• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

• Provides informal guidance to new team members.

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound scientific / engineering principles and practices.

• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, maintaining a focus on safety and reliability.

• Drives platform reuse strategies and processes.

• Trade studies related to technologies such as operating systems, software architectures, frameworks, and tools.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited college or university.

• Experience with Embedded Linux and RTOS

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working on teams that use Agile Scrum development methodology.

• Experience implementing and using CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with micro services software architecture.

• Experience with test-driven design, unit testing.

• Experience with Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

• Knowledge on IEC61850, IEEE1588 and/or networking protocols (HSR, PRP, RSTP, VLANs...)

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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