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Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a conceptImpacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.\n----\nActivités visant à prouver la validité ou la faisabilité technique d'un concept par l'application de méthodologies scientifiques et d'ingénierie. Le travail dans cette famille de métiers a généralement pour objectif de démontrer, par des tests ou des analyses, la performance et le potentiel de mise en œuvre d'un concept.\nLe poste impacte les opérations du département et est responsable de la planification et de l'exécution. Ce rôle bénéficie d'une certaine autonomie, mais se concentre sur l'exécution d'activités au sein d'une discipline opérationnelle couverte par des pratiques et procédures fonctionnelles standard. Un certain jugement peut être requis, mais il est généralement exercé sous supervision.#LI-ML2\nJob Description\nMain Responsibilities\nConceptual or theoretical activities that deals with the study/research and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.\nDeveloping in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.\nIn-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.\nUses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.\nA job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members\nFirmware Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C/C++.\nMultidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Protection Engineers to implement complex mathematical algorithms into efficient, embedded-ready code.\nPerformance Optimization: Optimize firmware performance for real-time execution, focusing on low-latency data processing required for protection functions and IEC 61850 communication stacks.\nValidation & Debugging: Testing and profiling to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions.\nCybersecurity Integration: Implement secure coding practices and security features within the firmware architecture in compliance with IEC 62443.\nUse AI coding assistants for embedded C/C++ generation, refactoring, and unit test scaffolding\nWrite precise specs/prompts so agentic AI produces bounded, verifiable code changes\nValidate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraints\nApply AI-assisted static analysis for safety-critical code review\n\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation: Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.\nExpert-level proficiency in C and C++ for embedded environments.\nKnowledge of power system protection principles or digital signal processing (DSP).\nProficiency in Python for Test automation\nKnowledge on GitHub\nExperience with Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks., FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux).\nLanguage: Proficiency in English; French is mandatory for local collaboration.\nDesired Characteristics\nExperience with Model-Based Design (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink coder).\nFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for firmware.\nPrior experience in the Energy, Industrial, or Aerospace sectors.\nStrong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.\nFor candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,300 and $142,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.\nBonus eligibility: Discretionary Annual Bonus\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\n-----\nResponsabilités Essentielles\nActivités conceptuelles ou théoriques liées à l'étude/recherche et à l'application de l'électricité, de l'électronique et de l'électromagnétisme.\nDéveloppement d'une connaissance approfondie d'une discipline technique. Utilisation de l'expérience antérieure et de l'expertise technique acquise pour exécuter les politiques/stratégies.\nCompréhension approfondie des principaux facteurs de réussite de l'entreprise ; utilisation de cette compréhension pour accomplir son travail. Compréhension approfondie de la manière dont le travail de sa propre équipe s'intègre avec d'autres équipes et contribue au domaine.\nUtilisation d'un certain niveau de jugement et capacité à proposer différentes solutions en dehors des paramètres établis, mais avec supervision. Utilisation de l'expérience antérieure et de la formation sur le tas pour résoudre des tâches simples. Accès aux compétences techniques et à la pensée analytique nécessaires pour résoudre les problèmes. Peut utiliser plusieurs sources internes en dehors de sa propre équipe pour prendre des décisions.\nÀ ce niveau, le poste est probablement celui d'un contributeur individuel doté de compétences interpersonnelles avérées ou d'un leader débutant capable de recruter et de développer des talents. Fournit des conseils informels aux nouveaux membres de l'équipe.\nDéveloppement de firmware : Concevoir, développer et maintenir des logiciels embarqués temps réel robustes pour des relais de protection à base de microprocesseurs en utilisant C/C++.\nCollaboration multidisciplinaire : Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les ingénieurs protection pour implémenter des algorithmes mathématiques complexes dans un code efficace et prêt pour l'embarqué.\nOptimisation des performances : Optimiser les performances du firmware pour une exécution en temps réel, en se concentrant sur le traitement de données à faible latence requis pour les fonctions de protection et les piles de communication IEC 61850.\nValidation et débogage : Tests et profilage pour garantir la stabilité dans des conditions de réseau extrêmes.\nIntégration de la cybersécurité : Implémenter des pratiques de codage sécurisé et des fonctionnalités de sécurité au sein de l'architecture du firmware, conformément à la norme IEC 62443.\nUtiliser des assistants de codage IA pour la génération de code C/C++ embarqué, le refactoring et l'échafaudage de tests unitaires.\nRédiger des spécifications/prompts précis afin que l'IA agentique produise des changements de code délimités et vérifiables.\nValider le code généré par l'IA par rapport aux contraintes de temps réel et de mémoire.\nAppliquer l'analyse statique assistée par l'IA pour la révision de code critique pour la sécurité.\nQualifications requises\nFormation : Master en Systèmes Embarqués, Informatique ou Génie Électrique\nNiveau Expert en C et du C++ pour les environnements embarqués.\nConnaissance des principes de protection des systèmes électriques ou du traitement numérique du signal (DSP).\nMaîtrise de Python pour l'automatisation des tests.\nConnaissance de GitHub.\nExpérience avec les systèmes d'exploitation temps réel (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX ou Linux embarqué).\nLangue : Maîtrise de l'anglais ; le français est obligatoire pour la collaboration locale.\nCaractéristiques souhaitées\nExpérience en conception basée sur les modèles (par exemple, MATLAB/Simulink Coder).\nFamiliarité avec les méthodologies de développement Agile/Scrum et les pipelines CI/CD pour le firmware.\nExpérience préalable dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de l'industrie ou de l'aérospatiale.\nSolides compétences en communication orale et écrite. 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