Staff Firmware DVT Engineer

6 Months ago • 8 Years +

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

The Staff Firmware DVT Engineer will be responsible for developing test strategies and plans to ensure Enphase's inverter firmware functions according to engineering requirements and design specifications. This includes developing and executing test strategies to ensure the safety and optimal functionality of solar microinverters, designing and implementing automated test systems using Python and Ruby, collaborating with hardware and firmware engineers, and using various lab equipment for testing. The engineer will also participate in project planning and train new members of the technical staff. This role requires deep knowledge of worldwide standards and advanced grid functions.

Must Have:

BE/ME in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of Python programming experience
8+ years of embedded firmware test experience
Experience with embedded firmware design and testing
Knowledge of relevant worldwide standards

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Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 68 million products installed across more than 145 countries.

We are building teams that are designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation energy technologies and our work environment is fast-paced, fun and full of exciting new projects. If you are passionate about advancing a more sustainable future, this is the perfect time to join Enphase!

Responsibilities include:

Develop test strategies & plans to assure Enphase’s inverter firmware functions as per engineering requirements and design specifications.

Develop and execute test strategies to ensure safety and optimal functionality for Enphase’s solar microinverter product to meet worldwide standards.

Design and implement automated test systems in Python and Ruby enabling continuous integration of the firmware development team.

Collaborate with the hardware and firmware engineers to assure firmware is designed for test.

Confer with other Quality Assurance teams, Development and Product Management to participate in project planning and ensure the effective testing of Enphase’s products within design constraints.

Use test automation, power meters, oscilloscopes, DC supplies and other lab test equipment to ensure complete functional, efficiency, and safety testing coverage for Enphase’s solar microinverters’ hardware and firmware.

Coach and train new members of technical staff on Enphase’s test equipment, procedures, and automation software

Skills and Qualifications

BE/ME Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics/Power Systems.

8+ years of Python programming controlling test equipment and analyzing data.

8+ years of experience in a similar role as an embedded firmware test/QA engineer for electrical/control/power electronics systems.

Experience through the various stages of embedded firmware design, implementation, test, deployment, and maintenance

In depth knowledge of relevant worldwide standards such as IEEE 1547, 1741SA, CA Rule 21, HECO SRD 1.1, AS/NZS 4777.2:2015, SAND2013-9875, G83/2 regulations of UK and Sandia standard