Embedded Firmware Engineer - Thermal Platform in , United States
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Embedded Linux Controls Engineer
Vertiv is 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
Experience
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
/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
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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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