Embedded Developer

1 month ago

Bedford, Canada Leonardo DRS Full time

DRS Pivotal Power, Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 70 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Embedded Developer is responsible for the design, development and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment.

As Embedded Developer, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for design and implementation of control algorithms and embedded firmware for power converters (100W to 100kW) on DSP/MCU;
  • Work closely with hardware designers to define project firmware/software requirements;
  • Apply knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs;
  • Coding using C/C++/assembly, Auto-code generation using PSIM/MATLAB, familiarity with development tools such as compilers and debuggers, thorough understanding of software development practices.
What you require to be successful in the role:
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent work experience;
  • Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is considered an asset;
  • Experience reading schematics and engineering specs;
  • Must have basic design capabilities and integration/troubleshooting skills;
  • Basic understanding and strong interest in power electronics and power converters design, e.g., AC/DC, PFC, DC/DC, DC/AC, LLC and resonant converter;
  • Able to model physical processes in software;
  • Utilizes test equipment to perform functional, operational and environmental tests on equipment to established criteria to determine acceptability. Evaluates performance of equipment and compliance with procedures;
  • Generates test procedures for new products and optimizes existing procedures where applicable;
  • Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis on products and documents results;
  • Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times;
  • Involved in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks.
Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter.

  • An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology;
  • Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance;
  • Industry leading wellness program including:
    • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare;
    • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program;
  • Competitive compensation including:
    • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources;
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning;
    • Maternity and Parental leave top-up;
    • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off;

All applicants must be eligible to meet requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

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