Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Solar Industry)

PythonC++ Hybrid/Remote

Company Overview

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

Position Overview:

The Nevados Controls team is responsible for the full lifecycle of a suite of control system devices and software products that enable the reliable operation of our trackers. As an engineer on this team, you will contribute for end-to-end development of new control system devices, integration of those devices in the overall system, and ongoing development, manufacturing, and operational support for existing devices.

The work spans from low level microcontroller code to system services and applications in embedded Linux. We believe in rapid iteration and incremental improvements. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates are expected to be in the office at our HQ in Oakland once weekly and as needed to work on hardware.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining firmware and electronics for our tracker controls

Collaborating with our 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 our field service team on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our control system.

Improving systems to automate the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the controls devices

Investigating, debugging, and troubleshooting issues in the field, on-site and remotely

Required Qualifications

7+ Years experience developing and maintaining embedded systems firmware and software

Experience developing firmware and software for industrial applications

Experience driving communication and sensor architectures as part of developing embedded devices

Embedded experience debugging, and root-causing field failures of embedded systems as they present

Preferred Qualifications

We do not expect any engineer to have all skills, but we do want you to be excited to learn and grow.

Experience writing Python in embedded environments

Familiarity with good working practices for remote, hard-to-access devices

Experience with our technology stack: Zigbee, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, Yocto, MQTT, Modbus, C/C++, Python

Experience creating and documenting command line applications for field service or customer use

The ability to work with subject matter experts and outside consultants to diagnose problems and develop novel solutions

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