Sr. Firmware Engineer - Akkodis : Job Details

Sr. Firmware Engineer

Akkodis

Job Location : Waukegan,IL, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-22T02:06:49Z

Job Description :

Akkodis is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer for a long term contract position onsite with our client in Waukegan, IL. .

Salary Range: $150k-$200k on a W2 long term contract with the potential for permanent hire or extension.

The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Cannot do C2C.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Firmware Control Engineer will be involved in firmware development for high-performance uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and power management products used in various applications, including medical, semiconductor manufacturing, flight simulation, imaging, audio/video, and retail. The position will be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team in Waukegan, IL. We are looking for motivated professionals with strong skills in firmware development and excellent communication skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Participate in tasks related to new product development including planning, task estimation, design, programming, unit testing, peer review, integration and release.

• Design and implement the inverter and battery charger for UPS systems.

• Analyze and modify existing firmware as it relates to product enhancements and bug fixes.

• Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team (software, hardware, and test) to define requirements between hardware and embedded software subsystems.

• Participate and lead design and code reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of firmware control engineering experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Proven experience in embedded systems design with DC/AC inverters.

• Experience with Texas Instruments C2000 series focusing on real-time control, inverters or motor drives, and system-level integration of control and communication subsystems.

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink is required.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and component data sheets.

• Experience with CAN and RS485 communications is a plus.

• Experience with I2C and SPI communication protocols.

• Strong documentation and writing skills.

• Experience with Git source code control and Jira project management platform.

• Experience with systems using Lithium Battery management is a plus.

• Experience with electronic circuit design is a plus.

• Working knowledge of power electronics design is a plus.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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