Embedded software developer building real - time C/C++ firmware for protection relays. Optimizing grid - protection performance, cybersecurity, and IEC communications.
About the role
- Embedded software developer building secure real-time C/C++ firmware for microprocessor-based protection relays. Optimizing grid-protection performance, IEC 61850 communications, and AI-assisted validation.
Responsibilities
- Perform conceptual or theoretical activities involving electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism
- Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and execute policies/strategies using prior experience and technical expertise
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C/C++
- Work closely with Protection Engineers to implement complex mathematical algorithms into efficient, embedded-ready code
- Optimize firmware for real-time execution, low-latency data processing, protection functions, and IEC 61850 communication stacks
- Test and profile firmware to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions
- Implement secure coding practices and security features in compliance with IEC 62443
- Use AI coding assistants for embedded C/C++ generation, refactoring, and unit test scaffolding
- Write precise specifications/prompts for bounded, verifiable AI-generated code changes
- Validate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraints
- Apply AI-assisted static analysis for safety-critical code review
- Provide informal guidance to new team members
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ for embedded environments
- Knowledge of power system protection principles or digital signal processing (DSP)
- Proficiency in Python for test automation
- Knowledge of GitHub
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux)
- Proficiency in English
- French is mandatory for local collaboration
- Experience with Model-Based Design (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink Coder) is desired
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for firmware is desired
- Prior experience in the Energy, Industrial, or Aerospace sectors is desired
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
- Established project management skills
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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