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Embedded Systems Engineer at Proterra, Inc.

Posted in Architecture 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Greenville, South Carolina





Job Description:

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive software engineering support to Proterra’s HV Controls and Integrations Manager and other site leadership team members.  The position will be part of the team that manages the hardware and embedded software for Proterra battery, charging, and telemetry systems.  This role will focus on embedded software development across each of these platforms. 

About the Role-You will:


  • Develop C and assembly in bare metal environment.

  • Develop Simulink software for battery and charger applications

  • Support and develop automated testing Simulink Test.

  • Support smart charging development related to various EV charging methods including CCS J1772 and ISO-15118.

  • Support integration of Proterra battery and charging systems into emerging applications.

  • Support field incident resolution for issues related to vehicle and charging station.

  • Develop and execute system specifications, interface definitions, DFMEAs, and validation plans.

  • Work in cross functional teams throughout the design process to ensure optimal solutions for design, integration and control systems.

  • Implement industry best practices for software design, validation and safety analysis.

  • Track work using feature and bug tracking software.

  • Utilize source control to track revisions of software.

  • Work with product validation group to ensure product is validated to meet system requirements

  • Work with various sensor, actuator, and controller vendor partners for new functionality, improved fault detection, and cost savings projects

  • Maintain State-of-the-Art knowledge of related topics

  • Mentor other engineers to improve team strength

  • Assist with ISO-26262 analysis

  • Other duties as assigned by management

 About Our Group:


  • As strategic partners, the Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.

  • We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients each and every day.

  • We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.

  • We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!

  • This position will be part of the Engineering team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.

  • You will report to the HV Controls and Integrations Manager and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and other manufacturing facilities in Greenville, SC and Los Angeles, CA.

About You:


  • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.

  • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.

  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.


  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent and drives projects to 100% completion.

  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Your Experience Includes:


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering (with Controls focus) or equivalent relevant experience

  • 3+ years of engineering experience

  • Experience with MATLAB and Simulink

  • Experience with Simulink controls development

  • Experience with C, C++, Python and Java programming languages

  • Experience with embedded Linux environment

  • Background in low voltage DC electrical systems

 You might also have:


  • Advance Degree in related field

  • Experience with python is a plus

  • Experience with EVs or HEVs and Yocto is a plus.

Travel: ~ 10% - 25%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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