

You’ll be our: Firmware Engineer
You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru
You’ll be Aligned with: Embedded Manager
You’ll be a member of: Vehicle Software
What you’ll do at Ather:
A successful candidate is expected to lead the Firmware development and integration effort for various Ather products and be responsible for qualifying and integrating FW at various stages with HW. Responsibilities include:
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Understanding requirements from different stakeholders and translating these to application features
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Writing high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines
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Unit-testing code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
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Performing functional and non-functional testing
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Troubleshooting and debugging applications
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Designing creative prototypes according to specifications
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Evaluating existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features
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Developing technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code
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Identifying and communicating possible risks along with preventive and corrective measures
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Designing HW/SW integration while working with HW/Algorithms/Cloud teams to deliver an integrated solution.
Here’s what we are looking for:
Must have:
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ECU Software development experience (any of the ARM based Auto ECUs Body Electronics/Infotainment/ Powertrain/Cluster)
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Previous experience with Low level firmware, Boot loaders, Device Drivers development
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Hands on Experience Communication Protocols CAN, I2C, SPI, RS232
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Experience with static analyser, JTAG tools etc…
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Knowledge in Assembly and compilers
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Strong testing & debugging skills, experience with logic analysers
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Language: C, C++
Nice to have:
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Knowledge of HW design for ECUs
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Experience with UDS, AutoSAR, ISO26262, MISRA Guidelines
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Previous experience with SIL and HIL Testing as well as Test case generation for the same.
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Hand on experience in using CAN tools & CAPL Scripts, Bus Master
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Real Time operating Systems, Python, Matlab/Simulink
You bring to Ather:
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BE/B.tech/B.Sc is minimum req with minimum 2-6 years of prior industry experience.

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About Statcon Electronics
Statcon Electronics India Limited Statcon Electronics India Limited is a company specializing in the field of power electronics since its inception, with its roots going back to 1986. It has held prestigious clientage both nationally and internationally, with ABB, Alstom, BHEL, Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Railways, GAIL, and Indian Oil, to name a few. SEIL has a diverse portfolio, spanning across 4 sectors – Railways, Power, Defence and Solar energy.
About the position
We are looking for a multiple embedded software engineers with experience in developing firmware for controlling power electronics systems. Openings are available for senior and principal engineer positions across multiple product streams, and target markets include the Indian subcontinent, Africa and North America.
Required Technical skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing embedded firmware for real-time power electronics systems using 16/32 bit ARM microcontrollers (ST Microelectronics preferred).
- Must have shipped at least 1 major relevant product to the market which meets standard industry specifications. Experience with designing for North American/European markets a plus.
- Experience with common communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, USB, UART, Bluetooth, Ethernet, RS232, and RS485
- Experience with peripherals and systems such as ADC, DAC, timer, GPIO, PWM, DMA, NVIC, serial and parallel interfaces, memory, bootloaders and watchdog timers
- Proficiency in advanced algorithm development using Embedded C
- Experience with embedded software tools such as editors, assemblers, compilers, debuggers, simulators, emulators and Flash/OTP programmers.
- Thorough understanding of power electronics topologies and control strategies
- Good grasp over digital signal processing techniques
- Ability to read and interpret component datasheets, PCB schematics and layout design
- Familiarity with using measurement devices such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators and logic analyzers to bring up and debug hardware
- Demonstrated knowledge of firmware development best practices (code reviews, unit tests, Software Configuration Management, version control using git etc.)
- Excellent documentation skills, and a good grasp over the English language
- Comfort in using modern collaborative tools such as Slack/Microsoft Teams, JIRA/Trello/Microsoft Planner, Confluence/Microsoft OneNote and the like.
Bonus Technical skills
- Experience using at least one scripting language, preferably Python
- Experience with designing for North American/European markets
- Experience with designing for IEC and BIS standards
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC process
- Ability to simulate power electronics systems using Simulink/MATLAB or equivalent open-source tools
- Familiarity with agile software development processes
- Experience with Linux administration using command line
Soft skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and generate testing procedures for people of all skill levels
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work on tight deadlines
- Team player with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability and desire to learn new technologies quickly
Qualifications
- Junior Engineer: A Master's (preferred) in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering with 1 year of industrial experience, or a Bachelor's with 3 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Senior Engineer: A Master's (preferred) in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering with 4 years of industrial experience, or a Bachelor's with 6 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Principal Engineer: A Master's (preferred) in Electrical /Electronics/Computer Engineering with 8 years of industrial experience, or a Bachelor's with 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and test cutting-edge algorithms for medium and high-power AC-DC, DC-AC and AC-AC conversion of 1 phase and 3 phase AC systems up to 440 V AC, and DC-DC conversion of systems up to 1000 V DC.
- Develop sensing and IoT solutions for power electronics embedded systems
- Convert product requirements into technical specifications for Indian and international markets
- Cover all stages (pertaining to firmware) of V model for product development
- Generate technical documentation describing product functioning and test procedures for hand-off to SQA
- Debug product failures in the field using data-driven analysis techniques
- Mentor junior engineers
- Host research talks on emerging technologies within the company
Statcon Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Statcon Electronics is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit www.sindia.co.in.
Skill Required
Technical
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● The suitable candidate shall have most of the following knowledge /skills/experience:
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● Clear fundamentals of Analog and Digital Electronics. Knowledge of Full Hardware
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Design Life Cycle.
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● Knowledge of Circuit Simulation (PSPICE, NI Multisim, etc).
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● Hand- On experience with HW designing rules, PCB Layout in Cadsoft Eagle/Altium Designer etc.
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● Should have knowledge & experience with designing & developing 8/16 bit Microcontroller based close loop control systems and Arduino Platform.
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● Circuit building and Circuit Analysis Skills.
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● Component Data Sheet analysis skills.
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● Project Requirement Analysis Protocols/Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Serial interfaces(SPI, I2C, RS485, RS422, RS232).
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● Hands-on experience in utilizing test equipment like DMM, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Function/Signal generator/Solder Station (SMD/DIP).
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● Knowledge about Board Bring Up process.
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● Testing (Integration testing, protocol/Driver testing, etc.).
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● Experience in Embedded C programming and embedded system integration and can develop test cases for the same.
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● Knowledge of IoT Open Source Programming / Development.
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● Candidate will be responsible for research & development of M2M/IoT products.
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● Candidate will be responsible for end-to-end embedded system integration.
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Others
Abilities on the following shall be of added advantage:
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● Component Procurement
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● Vendor Interaction
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● Tools Management
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● Costing and resource estimation
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● Team management, Good Communication Skills, Pleasant Personality, Positive Attitude & Highly Creative
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Decision level
Contributory: Makes major contribution to decision or policy judgment on Technical matters of IoT/ M2M Projects, Vending MachinesDemonstrate (Key competencies)
Healthy knowledge of most of the following:
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● Embedded C
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● 8/16 bit Microcontrollers
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● Atmel Studio/ Arduino IDE
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● Schematic / PCB layout design in Cadsoft Eagle / Altium Designer (SMD/DIP)
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● Hands-on experience on Test equipment and solder stations (SMD/DIP)
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● M2M / IoT based development
- 32-bit Microcontroller knowledge is essential (ARM Cortex based micro-controllers (STM32).
- Esp32 architecture knowledge is essential.
- Strong experience in C, C++, Free-RTOS
- Strong experience in CUBEMX IDE, MDK Version 5 – Keil, Arduino IDE environment
- Good knowledge in HW and communication protocols like CAN, SPI, UART, I2C, USB
- Good knowledge in TFT Displays and Sensors is added advantage
- Good knowledge of implementation of motor controls as required, pulse width modulation schemes (PWM).
- Good knowledge of power electronics (TRIACs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, gate drivers) and require protections (Over/under voltage/current).
- Document firmware designs, specifications, test plans, revisions and produce test reports

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 4 to 12 years
JD:
- Familiar with AUTOSAR BSW and RTE, architecture, specifications, and configuration tools
- Strong fundamentals programming in C, embedded system concepts, and software build process
- Strong customer orientation, willingness to meet deadlines, and self-management skills
- Deep passion for solving problems to resolution, including root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work and collaborate in a dynamic team environment


Position Overview:
This position is part of highly skilled fimrware team that do software board bring up of bare silicon for next generation products. In order to write system software for embedded electronic products, this position requires academic background in electronics engineering to understand hardware concepts such as digital logic, schematics, and microprocessor communications to develop effective embedded software.
Candidate should have complete knowledge of Software development cycle from architecture definition to the implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Must wear multiple hats from analyzing field and factory reported issues to software integration.
- Be a liason for troubleshooting and debugging complex systems and identifying the root cause.
- Develop detailed design documents and customer facing application notes for the system and IOT features for Mobile routers.
- Act as a product lead and be part of bigger team in software bring up.
- Ability to work on Low level software such as bootloaders and understanding of low level functional blocks is a must.
- Work on Linux kernel and configuration.
- Write or port device drivers for Ethernet, USB, GPIO, LED, Bluetooth, Accelormeter, LCD and touch screen.
- Debug stability issues in data routing between WAN and LAN interfaces.
- Work with Software QA with test plan and execution.
- Work with Hardware team to identify and root cause stability problems.
Experience/Requirements:
- Demonstrable knowledge of C, C++, Assembly programming skills
- Overall 10+ years of experience in embedded environment preferabily Linux.
- Board bring up proficiency with bootloaders and other low level software, must be very good with debugging techniques.
- Experience in TCP/IP networking is must for trouble shooting throughput and other traffic issues.
- Driver experience with I2C, SPI, UART, LCD, Ethernet, PCIe is a plus.
- Experience with low level debugging using JTAG.
- Experience with Makefiles, and build environments such as PTXDIST, Yocto and Buildroot.
- Experience with version control such as git and svn.
- Good communication skills and team player.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously to meet deadlines, in a fast-changing environment.
Education:
Bachelor in Electronic and Communication or related degree- Very strong knowledge in Embedded C including
- Data structures
- Function pointers
- Bitwise operations
- Experience with Finite State Machine (FSM) software design
- Required experience in AVR microcontrollers and projects to demonstrate it
- Familiarity with ARM 32 bit microcontrollers (Cortex M or any other)
- Required experience with common communication protocols like SPI, UART, I2C etc.
- Comfortable with reading datasheets and basic hardware schematics
- Comfortable with linux development environment including the use of GCC, gdb, makefile
Soft Skills
- Good communication skills
- Self-driven
- Passion for embedded engineering






The Senior Software Engineer works with an experienced cross-functional team to deliver innovative wireless communication security products. They will utilize real world knowledge and a disciplined approach to product development, and adapt readily - Time-To-Market demands, ensuring product quality and timely delivery in a highly dynamic market environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Design and deliver server platform based software products from conceptual stages to production delivery.
- Work independently on all phases of server centric software development including specification, architecture design, rapid prototyping, efficient coding, integration, debug and unit testing. Support UL and EN regulatory compliance
- Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a small team on fast paced projects that have tight deadlines.
- Support manufacturing life cycle for new products from NPI to production run and incremental software release of functionality.
- Lead, train, and mentor junior engineers
- Document and present design requirements to staff
- Possess a demonstrated ability to communicate with customers via email and phone
REQUIRED SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY :
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.
- Must be an excellent SW developer. We expect experience developing software C/C++ in Linux and Perl. Other scripting languages is a plus (i.e. Python).
- Strong experience with SQL, Database design (MySQL a plus)
- Experience with Network Security Administration and understanding of the full SDLC.
- Experience with Multithread, Socket connection, OpenVPN server setup, OpenSSL, Certificate, Encryption, and TCP/IP troubleshooting.
- Experience with Testing tools, virtualizing servers, and using source control (SVN a plus).
- Experience with Linux development infrastructure, tool chain and build environment (Jenkins a plus).
- Experience developing both Linux application software; installing Linux software and configuring Linux systems.
- Experience with Application server remote update, and Apache Server authentication.
- Proven record of designing and delivering complex networking products from inception to production delivery.
- Previous experience developing quality software for commercial products.
- Experience with communication systems involving wireless, radio, security and mesh networking technologies is a plus.
Experience with OSI networking protocols and applications is a plus.
- Experience with system development tools, including Source-Level Debuggers, Protocol Analyzers (Wireshark), Code Analysis tools, etc.
- Experience with any of the following is nice to have: Apache Server, GPIO, TCL/Tk, BACnet, Cloud server setup, and WebGUI design (javascript and jQuery a plus).

