Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a hybrid Firmware Engineer with experience in power converter controls or power electronics to work a 6 month plus temporary role in the Schenectady, NY area. The Firmware Engineer will develop, maintain, and test embedded control firmware for power electronic converters (e.g., inverters, rectifiers, DC/DC converters). Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience, including at least 3 years with power converters or motor drives.

Salary Range: $80-100 per hour; salary negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

This is a great opportunity to work with an industry leader!

Firmware Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Implementing control algorithms, digital signal processing, and hardware interface code on embedded controllers to meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded C/C++ firmware for power converter controls (e.g., current/voltage loops, PWM generation, protection logic).

• Implement and tune control algorithms (e.g., PID, field-oriented control, grid-tied control, active front-end control) in fixed- or floating-point on MCUs/DSPs.

• Hardware Interface- develop low-level drivers for peripherals (ADC, PWM, timers, GPIO, communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).

• Systems integration-Integrate firmware with power hardware, sensors, gate drivers, and communication networks in collaboration with hardware and systems engineers.

• Plan and execute unit tests, bench tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests; use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers to troubleshoot issues.

• Create and maintain firmware design documents, interface specifications, test procedures, and release notes.

• Follow coding standards, code review practices, and relevant safety/quality processes (e.g., MISRA, ISO, DO-178C or similar where applicable).

• Propose and implement improvements in performance, stability, and robustness of control firmware and development workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience, including at least 3 years with power converters or motor drives.

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR equivalent experience.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Mathworks Simulink; experience with embedded IDEs, debuggers, version control (e.g., Git).

• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers or DSPs commonly used in power electronics (e.g., TI C2000, STM32, NXP, Microchip, etc.).

• Demonstrated experience with controls for inverters, DC/DC converters, rectifiers, motor drives, or similar power electronic systems.

Plusses but not required:

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar tools for control design and plant modeling.

• Experience with HIL (e.g., Speedgoat, dSPACE, OPAL-RT, Typhoon) and automated test setups.

If you are interested in this hybrid Firmware Engineer role near Schenectady, NY, please click APPLY NOW.  For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to . If you have questions about the position, please contact Kathy Becher at kathy.becher@ akkodisgroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.  Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Pay Details: $80.00 to $100.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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