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# Lead Engineer - Electric Drives Software

- **Company:** Richmond Group
- **Location:** Erie, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Software Applications, Computer Engineering, Embedded C, MATLAB, Simulink, Software Engineering
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.richgroupusa.com/job/5434/lead-engineer-electric-drives-software/

## About the Role

Successful candidates will have experience with C programming, MATLAB-based controls development, and software applications for power electronics converters, inverters, rectifiers, or motor control systems. A minimum of two years of related experience is preferred., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

 * 2+ years of experience developing embedded control software for power electronics or electric drive applications.
 * Strong C programming skills with experience supporting real-time embedded systems.
 * Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink for controls development and validation.
 * Working knowledge of motor controls, power converters, design reviews, and validation activities.

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex controls challenges through software development. You will be responsible for developing embedded C applications for electric drive and power electronics systems, participating in design reviews, creating validation plans, performing testing activities, and maintaining technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.


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