Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Description

<p><strong>Senior Firmware Engineer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Moment Energy</strong></p><p>Moment Energy is a cleantech startup with a team of passionate innovators revolutionizing the energy storage industry. Founded by four tech entrepreneurs, our mission is to provide worldwide access to clean, reliable, and affordable power. <strong>How do we do it?</strong> By repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries into state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems, giving these powerful resources a second life and a lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Our vision goes beyond sustainability; it’s about driving meaningful change. As one of the Top 100 Global Cleantech Companies of 2023, we’ve forged relationships with automakers like Mercedes-Benz Energy and Nissan North America to accelerate the global transition to a greener future. With Series A funding secured and support from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a gigafactory, we’re on the cusp of scaling our groundbreaking solutions to redefine the energy landscape and create a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity </strong></p><p>We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Firmware Engineer to join our talented engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge firmware for our battery energy storage systems (BESS). As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and testing the embedded software that controls the core functionality of our BESS. You will work closely with hardware engineers, power electronics engineers, and data scientists to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary: </strong>$100,000 - $150,000 per year</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> In-person, Moment Energy Coquitlam Office</li><li><strong>Benefits:</strong></li><li>3 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week off between Christmas and New Year's</li><li>Extended health, dental, and vision benefits plan</li><li>RRSP matching</li><li>Regular company socials, events and weekly fitness and yoga</li><li>Free electric vehicle charging</li><li>Open and collaborative company culture!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems used in battery energy storage systems (BESS).</li><li>Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded processors.</li><li>Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, Ethernet) for data exchange between BESS components.</li><li>Develop and implement control algorithms for battery management systems (BMS), including cell balancing, state estimation, and fault detection.</li><li>Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware-software interfaces and ensure seamless integration.</li><li>Perform rigorous testing and debugging of firmware to ensure reliability, safety, and performance, develop unit testing and integration testing with HIL systems.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and firmware development.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of Moment Energy's firmware development processes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, preferably in the renewable energy or automotive industries.</li><li>Previous experience on safety-critical software development and an understanding of relevant standards including ASIL.</li><li>Strong programming skills in C, with a deep understanding of embedded systems concepts.</li><li>Experience with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, Ethernet) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).</li><li>Familiarity with micro controller architectures (e.g., ARM) and development tools.</li><li>Experience with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Passion for clean energy and a desire to make a positive environmental impact.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Commitments</strong></p><p>Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.</p><p>—---</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p><strong>We’re Building a Greener Future Together: </strong></p><p>We infuse passion for our cleantech mission into every aspect of our work and incorporate fun into the workplace. We motivate one another, celebrate our successes and embrace eco-friendly practices to reduce our carbon footprint.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We Prioritize our Customer’s Needs: </strong></p><p>We place our customers at the core of everything we do, ensuring that every decision considers their needs and aims to provide increased value to them. We provide reliable support for our customers, every step of the way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We’re Open, Honest and Accountable:</strong></p><p>We prioritize open and honest communication to foster mutual understanding, strengthen knowledge sharing, and reduce miscommunication within the team. We admit when we’ve made a mistake, and remedy our actions. We transparently communicate outcomes whether good, bad, or unexpected.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We Think and Act like Owners:</strong></p><p>We’re self-starters that proactively embrace new challenges along with personal and collective ownership of responsibilities in the organization. We focus on growth, not titles, and we do what needs to be done.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We Treat Everyone with Respect:</strong></p><p>We actively listen, share openly, and work together towards common goals. We treat one another with mutual respect to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and heard. We keep an open mind and are willing to learn.</p><p></p>