Principal Software Engineer (Electronics)

The Principal Software Engineer (Electronics) will be responsible for the development of software for embedded microprocessor-based electronic controls for HVAC and water heating products including requirements, design, qualification, and life cycle support.  Will work to implement and extend a common controls architecture strategy within Rheem.  This is a key position on the electronic controls team within Rheem’s Advanced Technology Integration organization, providing advanced technologies and systems solutions for Rheem’s Water Heating, Air Conditioning, and other business units. 

This position will serve Rheem Enterprise Division located in Roswell, GA or Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid). 

• Work with systems engineering, product engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and others to capture electronic controls requirements for specific HVAC and water heating applications.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Software and Systems Architecture Engineer to develop and extend software architecture and design for software applications. 
• Develop software and associated documentation for embedded applications, following team design conventions.
• Provide a comprehensive self-review and test of software.
• Work with hardware, systems, R&D, product, and validation engineers to support the validation of the software in the product application, with a focus on identifying and resolving any software, hardware, or system anomalies.
• Work with manufacturing and service on the implementation and validation of software features to support construction and field support.
• Support the development of tools for PC, handheld, and other devices that could be used for development, testing, manufacturing, service, and/or other applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams through direct interactions and team meetings in developing and translating new concepts into applications. 
• Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
• Lead and participate in formal design reviews of electronic controls requirements, schematics, layouts, and software, as well as FMEA, DFM, DFT, and other related analyses.
• Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation. 
• Continue to develop professionally.  Represent the company as requested in technical societies and keep the company advised of pertinent developments, new concepts, and opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer and electrical engineering, Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.    
• 10+ years’ experience in developing production software for embedded microprocessor-based controls in assembly and C.
• 10+ years’ experience in applying embedded controls to products such as HVAC and water heating products that require mechanical aptitude and knowledge of sensor processing and control methodologies (e.g. PID)
• 10+ years’ experience in validating software operation in electronic equipment controls incorporating both analog and digital circuits.
• Experience in presenting technical information to groups. 
• Experience working successfully with multiple departments such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing, service engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Expert-level programming experience in assembly and Embedded C 
• Experience with version control programs such as GitHub.
• Experience with software/hardware tools such as microcontroller emulators, oscilloscopes, and test instrumentation.
• Expertise in peripherals communication such as SPI, QSPI, UART, and RS485.
• Familiarity with multiple communications media and protocols such as wired, wireless, optic, BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• Experience in Model-based software development using MATLAB / LabVIEW tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams for PCB controls and wiring diagrams.
• Developing firmware documentation to support control development.
• Technical knowledge of product design and failure analysis 
• Working knowledge of statistical methods or Design-of-Experiments (DOE)
• Experience with electronic analysis methodologies and associated instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Must possess and demonstrate proficiency in the following competency areas:

• Ethics/Integrity
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication (present and clearly communicate technical information to engineering audiences)
• Problem-solving

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