Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Power Electronics Domain)

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.