Firmware Engineer – Power Systems - R&d

Nextracker Inc.

Sorocaba, Brazil
Hybrid
Real-time control firmware development
Embedded c/c++ programming
Industrial communication protocols
Design and implement real-time control algorithms for industrial controllers (PLC or IPC-based systems) to optimize performance and meet grid code compliance

Job Summary

  • Design and implement real-time control algorithms for industrial controllers (PLC or IPC-based systems) to optimize performance and meet grid code compliance.
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Matching Summary

Design and implement real-time control algorithms for industrial controllers (PLC or IPC-based systems) to optimize performance and meet grid code compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Real-time control firmware development
  • Embedded C/C++ programming
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • Power plant control architectures
  • MATLAB/Simulink Coder

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Driving clean energy transition
  • Problem-solving and innovation

Key Requirements

  • 5-10 years embedded firmware development experience
  • 4+ years power plant controls experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience with industrial controllers (Siemens, GE, Allen-Bradley)
  • Experience with HIL tools (RTDS, OPAL-RT)

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