Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Virbhu India Pvt Ltd – Vadodara (Gujarat), a wholly owned subsidiary of AK-LLC (USA), operating in the field of power electronics , has as an immediate opening for a Sr. Power Electronics Engineer . The position will be involved in new product development supporting the design and launch of next generation of cutting-edge products. The position is responsible for recruiting and building high-performance Power Electronics conversion vendors and professionals. The position will be a manager responsible for the design and development of next generation power conversion technology for Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging and Renewable (Solar and Battery Electric Storage) Markets. We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with a strong background in power electronics applications such as DC-DC converters, solar inverters (single/three-phase), resonant converters, and active harmonic filters. The candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in developing and optimizing embedded C code for control and communication in real-time systems using DSP controllers. The role involves designing, implementing, and validating firmware for high-performance power conversion systems, ensuring reliability, compliance, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for power electronic products including DC-DC converters, solar inverters (single/three phase), resonant converters, and active harmonic filters . Implement advanced control algorithms including PLL, Clarke and Park transformations , and other DSP-based control techniques. Develop and optimize code in Embedded C for real-time microcontrollers/DSPs used in power electronics applications. Design and implement communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, MODBUS, and CAN for reliable device interfacing. Develop and integrate HMI firmware for system control and monitoring. Work closely with hardware and system engineers to validate firmware performance on prototypes and production systems. Perform firmware debugging, optimization, and validation to ensure robustness and reliability. Prepare technical documentation, test plans, and support certification processes. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement. Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Computer Engineering or related field. 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development within the power electronics domain . Strong expertise in Embedded C programming and real-time control systems. Solid understanding of power electronics topologies (DC-DC, solar inverter, resonant converters, active harmonic filters). Hands-on experience with control algorithms (PLL, Clarke & Park transformation, ABC–DQ–ABC transformations) . Proficiency in microcontroller/DSP platforms (TI / STM32) commonly used in power conversion. Practical experience with communication protocols: SPI, I²C, MODBUS, CAN . Knowledge of HMI firmware development and system integration. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Preferred Skills (Good to Have): Familiarity with RTOS and multitasking firmware design. Exposure to safety standards and compliance in power electronics (e.G., IEC/UL). Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations in firmware design.