Job Description

The applications in which our products are used are typically in the higher-performance, higher-power segments of the market segments we serve. Our products are sold worldwide to customers ranging from small to large global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers (CM’s) and internationally to distributors who support their supply chains. Our Advanced Products serve customers concentrated in the High Performance Computing, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial and Automotive markets. Applications range from powering advanced processors in server motherboards and artificial intelligence accelerator cards and systems, server rack power conversion, radar systems, industrial automation, instrumentation, test equipment, solid state lighting, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and mild hybrid and pure electric vehicle (EV) automobiles. Our Brick Products serve customers in aerospace and defense electronics, industrial automation, industrial equipment, instrumentation and test equipment, and transportation (notably in rail and heavy equipment applications). Job Description

• Participate in the development of embedded firmware architecture and code optimized for controlling families of VI Chip power components.
• Work alongside Analog Engineers to generate control algorithms and firmware solutions for power supply platforms. Respond to change requests and bug fixes by viewing scope traces and other hardware-oriented evidence.
• Define processes, methods and tools for developing power converter control algorithms that can be used across VI Chip product families.
• Incorporate product and manufacturing requirements into firmware design.
• Perform design tradeoffs, evaluation, and selection of microcontrollers to meet performance and cost goals.
• Analyze requirements, identify tasks, provide estimates, and work with the team to meet schedule milestones.
• Mentor power supply hardware engineers on how to contribute to firmware development projects.
• Ensure the use of formal development methods and application of best practices in developing standard code modules for VI Chip products.
• Participate in the development in requirements and design specifications
• Participate in unit testing and other V&V activitiesEducation / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. M.S. degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience with embedded firmware development, microprocessors/microcontrollers, and software/hardware debugging.
• Proficient in C-language and Assembly Language programming
• Ability to execute and deliver against tight time schedules.
• Strong team player with ability to collaborate across functional areas such as engineering, marketing and manufacturing organizations.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Prior power supply design and test experience a big plus
• Experience with Simulink,StateFlow, MS DevStudio and ARM Cortex M0 a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/DisabilityCompensation Data Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Worldwide

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