Power Electronics and Embedded Engineer

Company Description Agbara is dedicated to building a future of limitless, reliable energy to unlock Africa’s full potential. The company is reimagining long-duration energy storage using innovative zinc-powered chemistry, high-density system configurations, and advanced AI-enabled controls. Agbara’s mission focuses on creating sustainable, scalable solutions that can support growing energy demands across the continent. Team members join a fast-moving, impact-driven environment where hardware, software, and advanced analytics converge to solve complex energy challenges.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Power Electronics and Embedded Engineer based in Lagos State, Nigeria. The engineer will design, develop, and validate power electronic systems and embedded control platforms for long-duration energy storage solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and reviewing schematics, selecting components, developing and testing embedded firmware, and integrating hardware with IoT and AI-enabled control systems. The role involves debugging and optimizing system performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, data), and supporting prototyping, field trials, and design improvements. The engineer will also prepare technical documentation, contribute to safety and reliability assessments, and help scale designs from prototype to production.
Qualifications

• Strong skills in Embedded Software Programming and Embedded Software design for real-time control systems.
• Experience with Software Development for low-level firmware, including C/C++ or similar languages.
• Proficiency in Debugging embedded systems, including use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debuggers.
• Knowledge of Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and communication protocols for connected energy devices.
• Solid understanding of power electronics (DC/DC converters, inverters, battery management, switching devices).
• Experience with microcontroller and embedded hardware platforms (e.g., ARM-based MCUs, DSPs, PCB bring-up).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work safely in lab and field environments, with familiarity in relevant standards and best practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in energy storage, renewable energy systems, or industrial control is an advantage.

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