Embedded Software Team Lead Porto

Embedded Software Team Lead
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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Allient Inc. is currently seeking an Embedded Software Team Lead to join our team in Porto, Portugal.

Allient Inc. is a global publicly traded company with over 2200 employees and 450 engineers at 26 locations in 11 countries. The Embedded Software Team Lead will lead a team of 5 software developers focused on developing and optimizing software for Brushless DC motors. This team is responsible for implementing Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms, using Model-Based Design (MBD) and simulations to drive continuous innovation in motor control. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 5 software developers working on BLDC motor control systems.
• Develop and optimize motor control algorithms using Field Oriented Control (FOC).
• Drive Model-Based Design (MBD) and simulation efforts to improve software accuracy and performance.
• Oversee the transition from a bare metal platform to Safety RTOS and AUTOSAR.
• Lead and implement an automated testing environment in Linux to ensure robust,
  - critical software.
• Collaborate closely with
  - functional teams, including hardware engineers and system architects, to ensure alignment on design and testing strategies.
• Ensure the team adheres to industry best practices for
  - critical software development, including compliance with ISO 26262 and other relevant standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Expertise in Brushless DC (BLDC) motor control and Field Oriented Control (FOC).
• Strong background in Model-Based Design (MBD) using tools like MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with bare metal development and transitioning to Safety RTOS and AUTOSAR.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded software development.
• Experience with automated testing in a Linux environment.
• Knowledge of
  - critical systems and standards such as ISO 26262.
• Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANopen, Ether
  CAT, J1939, UDS, Ether
  Net/IP.
• Experience with software development tools such as IAR, Code Composer Studio, Visual Studio, or related embedded IDEs (compilers and debuggers).
• Experience with UML diagrams used in software design, like sequence diagrams, state machine diagrams and activity diagrams.
• Experience with ARM based microprocessors. STM and Infineon microcontrollers/processors desired.
• Familiarity with various coding standards and best practices like ISO13849, ASPICE and cybersecurity ISO 21434.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (for example, Scrum or Kanban) and experience with tools such as Jira/Jama.
• Strong
  - solving skills and ability to troubleshoot firmware issues in
  - time.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with automotive or industrial motor control applications.
• Knowledge of functional safety and experience with ASIL ratings.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded systems.
• Work experience, knowledge of gear motors, electric motors, and drives is a plus.
• Experience in BLDC motors and control algorithms would be a plus.

*To learn more about Allient, visit our website at www.Allient.com