Lead Engineer

About the Role

Lead and support technology development and execution for R&D projects related to firmware and software development and integration for AC and DC systems. Develop innovative energy management and grid integration solutions. This position is fixed location based in Lakewood, CO office, with telecommuting from a home office also allowed.

Responsibilities

• Support implementing state-of-the-art concepts and solutions into quick prototypes, feasibility studies, specifications, and eventually into larger systems and product components.
• Investigate, integrate, and validate new product designs abiding by time-based milestones.
• Serve as a technical contributor and/or lead in technology development and demonstration.
• Serve as an individual contributor and subject matter expert in government and non-government proposal development and/or project execution.
• Engage multiple business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, National labs, Universities, and Utility Customers.
• Innovate, invent, and challenge state-of-the-art design and process by securing critical intellectual properties through patents and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for technology roadmaps for specific applications that are linked to and supportive of the overall ERL and business strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert externally and internally, including leadership/active participation in external industry and technical groups, mentoring junior level staff, and consulting internal business and engineering partners.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field plus five (5) years of Industrial or entrepreneurial experience, or a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) plus three (3) years of industrial or entrepreneurial experience. Experience must include:

• Three (3) years of experience in software and firmware development and testing, with proficiency in one (1) or more of the following programming languages: C+, C++, Python, JavaScript, MATLAB/Simulink (experience may be gained concurrently).
• One (1) year of experience with one (1) or more of the following embedded systems: Beagle Bone Black, Raspberry PI, Arduino, STM32, and familiarity with Linux (Yocto) and RTOS environment, as well as communication protocols including MODBUS, ISO15118, IEEE2030.5, or BACnet (experience may be gained concurrently).

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $152,443 - $154,000 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.