Senior Embedded Engineer (Controls-Solar Industry)

Premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain, offering innovative all-terrain trackers with comprehensive software solutions.
$140,000 - $190,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Embedded Engineer (Controls-Solar Industry)

Nevados, the leading solar tracker company for PV power plants, is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to join their Controls team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining control system devices and software products crucial for their solar tracker operations. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement at their Oakland HQ, combining on-site hardware work with flexible remote options.

The role demands extensive experience in embedded systems development, with responsibilities spanning firmware development, system integration, and technical support. You'll work on cutting-edge solar technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve and maintain critical control systems.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of embedded systems experience, with strong expertise in industrial controller applications and sensor architectures. Knowledge of technologies like Zigbee, Single Board Computers, and MQTT is highly valued. The position offers significant growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector, working with innovative solar tracking solutions.

Nevados provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary ($140,000-$190,000), stock options, and full healthcare coverage. The company culture emphasizes work-life balance with unlimited PTO and focuses on inclusive growth in the cleantech sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact sustainable energy solutions while working with cutting-edge embedded systems technology.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Embedded Engineer (Controls-Solar Industry)

  • Developing and maintaining firmware and electronics for tracker controls
  • Collaborating with software team on improvements to reporting tools and dashboards
  • Testing, deploying, and automating deployment of device firmware
  • Testing and improving wireless communications
  • Assisting customers and field service team on installation, configuration, and maintenance of Zone Controllers
  • Improving systems to automate installation, configuration, and maintenance of controls devices
  • Investigating, debugging, and troubleshooting issues in the field, on-site and remotely

Requirements For Senior Embedded Engineer (Controls-Solar Industry)

Python
Linux
  • 7+ Years experience developing and maintaining embedded systems
  • Experience developing firmware and software for industrial controller applications
  • Experience driving communication and sensor architectures as part of developing embedded devices
  • Embedded experience debugging, and root-causing field failures as they present
  • Experience writing Python in embedded environments
  • Familiarity with good working practices for remote, hard-to-access devices
  • Experience with Zigbee (XBee), Single Board Computers (SBC), Yocto, Mender, MQTT, Modbus
  • Experience creating and documenting command line applications

Benefits For Senior Embedded Engineer (Controls-Solar Industry)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Stock options
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long term disability
  • 401(k) participation
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous sick leave
  • Paid company holidays

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