Embedded Systems Engineer / Embedded Systems Engineeress

ABOUT US

Imperix is a leading provider of control and prototyping solutions for power electronics. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), the company develops and commercializes prototyping and test equipment for power electronics, electric drives, smart grids, and related fields. Our products are designed to accelerate the implementation of power converter prototypes and facilitate experimental activities in research laboratories. Our customer base includes both universities and industrial clients seeking to validate state-of-the-art control techniques or new power converter topologies. Today, over 90% of our sales are generated internationally across more than 50 countries.

At Imperix, we are a young and dynamic team of approximately 35 people. We are conveniently located within a short walking distance of the train station in Sion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be part of the firmware group (4-6 engineers), which is part of our larger software development team (12 people). As such, you will contribute to the company's developments, with a special focus on embedded systems and FPGA-based functions. A good overview of the related activities can be obtained indirectly by browsing the product documentation on our website. When working with us, you will act as the owner of typically 2-3 epics/feature developments per year, conducting these from the project and product definition phase to the commercial promotion of the implemented results. For that, you will collaborate with the project director, who will provide you with application-level requirements and guidance.

During your work, you will actively collaborate with other software development engineers, firmware engineers, and power electronics engineers. There will also be opportunities to engage with customers during larger projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES

• Develop low-level, multi-threaded bare-metal applications in C++.
• Implement complex FPGA designs through simulation, synthesis, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux distributions using a Yocto-based environment.
• Implement data exchange between the CPU and the FPGA on AMD/Xilinx SoC.
• Evaluate and select external hardware components and peripherals based on system requirements, interfacing with both high-speed peripherals and traditional communication buses.
• Perform hands-on board bring-up, validation, and debugging at the hardware-software boundary using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and standard lab equipment.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience: MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. While we're primarily seeking junior candidates, senior profiles are also welcome.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in C++, VHDL.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx Zynq System-on-Chip and familiarity with a Yocto-based environment.
• Demonstrable background in complex FPGA designs.
• Experience with HLS tools.

Language: Good command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

THIS POSITION WILL SUIT YOU IF

• You appreciate a young and friendly environment that is also rigorous and demanding.
• You are interested in a role that isn't just about coding or testing but focuses on leading projects from start to finish, with some project management responsibilities.
• You are capable of putting yourself in the shoes of a typical customer, such as a researcher in power electronics, and are eager to bring that perspective to your work.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.