Controls Firmware Engineer, Lead

Location: Somerville, MA (Onsite)

Employment type: Full-Time

About Us

Transaera is a fast-growing, VC-backed startup from MIT, dedicated to redefining the future of air conditioning with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. Based in Boston, MA, we’re tackling one of the planet’s most pressing challenges: making cooling more efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly.

As a Department of Energy grant recipient and a proud finalist in the prestigious Global Cooling Prize, our team is at the forefront of groundbreaking innovation. Our high-efficiency air conditioning systems are designed to transform how the world stays cool while reducing environmental impact.

At Transaera, you’ll join a passionate team of engineers, scientists, and visionaries committed to creating a cooler, greener future. Learn more about our revolutionary work at www.transaera.com.

The Role

What You’ll Do

As a Controls and Firmware Engineer at Transaera, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing the embedded systems that drive our cutting-edge energy-efficient technology. Your work will span a wide array of tasks, from developing low-level firmware for embedded devices to implementing advanced control algorithms for system integration. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless operation of our products in real-world environments. Key responsibilities include:

• Architecture Development: Design robust software architecture for controlling industrial systems, such as HVAC systems. Migrating from prototyping systems to production level embedded hardware and software.
• Firmware Development: Design and implement firmware for embedded controllers in our products, ensuring high performance, reliability, and power efficiency.
• Controls Algorithm Design: Develop and refine control algorithms that optimize system performance, including sensor data processing, real-time control loops, and adaptive algorithms.
• System Integration: Work alongside hardware engineers to integrate firmware and control systems with the overall product architecture, ensuring smooth interaction between software and hardware components.
• Testing & Validation: Develop testing protocols and tools to validate the functionality and performance of firmware and control systems in various operating conditions, using both hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and real-world testing environments.
• Optimization: Continuously analyze and optimize control systems for performance, energy efficiency, and system robustness, using data collected from both lab and field testing.
• Collaboration: Partner with product, hardware, and software engineering teams to translate customer needs and product requirements into functional, reliable control and firmware solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create detailed technical documentation, including design specs, test reports, and troubleshooting guides, to support development, deployment, and future enhancements.
  
  

This is an opportunity to work on innovative, mission-critical systems that directly contribute to the development of sustainable technologies that push the boundaries of energy efficiency. If you are passionate about embedded systems, controls engineering, and want to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Bring

We recognize that there are many paths to success. While we list desired skills and qualifications below, we encourage you to apply if you meet most of them or have transferable experiences.

Required Skills And Experience

• 8-10 yrs of experience developing robust firmware architecture for industrial devices
• 3+ yrs experience leading and managing a team
• Embedded hardware development platforms (ie. Particle)
• Embedded firmware programming using C, C++ or other customer languages
• Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and CAN and industrial interfaces such as RS-232 and RS-485
• Integration of industrial sensors (0-10V, 4-20mA, PWM) and protocols such as SPI or I2C
• Integration of electromechanical actuators and drives (BLDC motors, solenoids, servos)
• Wireless Protocols such as, LoRa
• Configuring and using data acquisition hardware such as National Instruments DAQ
• Writing software to simulate hardware or to collect and analyze test data
• Summarizing and presenting information to customers, peers and management
  
  

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience with LabVIEW is a plus
• Experience with Particle Development Platform
• Experience working with Python
  
  

Core Values And Competencies

• Growth Mindset, leading with curiosity, willingness to take on new challenges and learn
• Collaborative and team player approach, you understand the value of working with a team all trying to reach the same common goal
• Have a passion for making a difference with your work
  
  

What To Expect

We value transparency. Here’s what you can expect during your application process and if you join our team:

• Interview Process:
• > First round: 30 Min call with the Head of Recruiting
• > Second round: 30 min call with CTO
• > Third round: Team Loop (2) 1:1 30 min calls
• > Final round: 30 min call with CEO
• Work Environment: We are an innovative and rapidly growing start up, all working toward the same mission to bring efficient cooling solutions to the world. Creativity and experimentation are at the heart of what we do, so you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, test out solutions, and challenge the status quo. We thrive on having a bias for action, and ability to pivot priorities to put our best work forward.
• Team and Culture: Collaborative, hard working team with fun and joy integrated in what we do. We push boundaries and savor the rewards!
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation and creativity, where your contributions directly shape the future of the company and the impact it has on the world.
• Growth: Fast growing startup, real time learning and growth opportunities, come
• grow your career with us.
• Inclusivity: We are a supportive, equitable environment where diverse perspectives are valued. We encourage questions, and challenge the status quo for the sake of growth and development.
• Benefits: Health Insurance, Flexible PTO, Stock Options, Bonuses, and 401K
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Transaera, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Contact us at careers@transaera.com