Embedded Firmware Engineer - Thermal Platform
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POSITION SUMMARY Vertiv are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Controls Engineer to design and develop object-oriented thermal control systems for our thermal management platform. This role requires both hands-on implementation and system-level design ownership of modern scalable, abstracted control solutions deployed on across embedded Linux and real-time environments. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement object-oriented control algorithms for thermal systems (e.g., flow, temperature, pressure regulation) Architect modular, reusable control frameworks that support scalability across product variants Develop control software for embedded
Linux (near real-time) and microcontroller-based real-time systems Model and integrate physical system behavior into software (sensors, actuators, plant dynamics) Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to define system interfaces and control strategies Ensure robustness through fault handling, diagnostics, and safe-state behavior Optimize control performance within timing, resource, and hardware constraints Support system integration, validation, and field issue root-cause analysis Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support Leadership: Effective team member and/or technical leadership, consistent positive attitude, creativity Hardware development support: Software/firmware support for hardware development and testing Other tasks and activities as required by management REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in embedded control systems development Strong proficiency in C/C++ with object-oriented design Experience developing software for embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems Solid understanding of control theory fundamentals (PID, feedforward, system stability) Demonstrated ability to design maintainable, abstracted control architectures Abstracting analog and digital IO interactions Near real time control algorithms and device communications with serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbus
Distributed control architecture and design Pefered Expereince: Experience with HVAC, thermal systems, or fluid control Familiarity with model-based design, simulation, or system identification Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN) Experience with multi-rate control systems and real-time scheduling considerations Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or system validation frameworks Development
Environment Languages/Syntax: C++, C, Python, Bash Shell, Qt Communication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPI, TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, SNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, RESTful Api, HTTPS Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS) Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86 Tools: VS Code, Cursor, and Docker Version management: GitLab Build system: BitBake, Yocto, GitLab
Pipelines Test: Device Simulation, Hardware in Loop (HIL) Resource-constrained embedded application and platform design The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS
Safety . Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- High-Performance Culture
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Innovation
- Financial Strength VERTIV BEHAVIORS Own it Act with urgency Foster a customer-first mindset Think big and execute Lead by example Drive continuous improvement Learn and seek out development Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.
Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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