Job Description:
About us:
AMETEK RTDS Technologies is a leading provider of real-time power simulation systems, catering to utilities, research institutions, and educational organizations. Our cutting-edge solutions enable the development and testing of the electric power grid and renewable energy applications. If you’re excited about driving innovation and enhancing the reliability of our energy infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing field!
Job Summary:
The Embedded Systems Software Developer will be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of real time embedded software for new and existing products including those designed for power systems communication protocols that will be incorporated into the RTDS real-time Power Systems Simulator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the engineering development team tasked with development of embedded software for substation automation protocols.
Participate in the requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and documentation of real- time embedded software for new and existing products designed for power systems communication protocols.
- Provide domain expertise with the functionality of new and existing embedded firmware and FPGA fabric for products in the RTDS Simulator.
- Perform SOC and/or FPGA design and verification.
- Combine custom logic, generate IP cores and hard IP blocks to meet design requirements.
- Support system integration and verification.
- Support and enhance P&A designs already in production.
- Follow and develop quality assurance and quality control procedures/scripts for P&A related products.
- Other assigned duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to follow development schedules and work as a member of a multi-disciplined development team.
- Excellent communications skills both with written word and speech in English, a second language will be considered an asset.
- Experience working with C-based software in a real-time operating system (RTOS) such as VxWorks or QNX.
- Experience with all phases of the FPGA development process (coding, simulation, implementation, verification, debug).
- Knowledge of digital logic design principles and FPGA and SOC architecture. Experience with embedded SOC.
- Must be living in or willing to relocate to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Experience with connectivity protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, I2C/SPI, UART and others.
- Experience with time synchronization protocols such as IEEE 1588 PTP, NTP, and IRIG-B.
- Experience with Power System protocols such as (IEC 61850, DNP, 104, PMU, Modbus).
- Understanding of Networks, Switches, VLANs, Firewalls, etc.
- Experience with packet sniffing tools such as Wireshark.
- Experience with maintaining and releasing software and firmware in a production environment using CVS and GIT or other versioning tools.
- Experience using the Vivado FPGA development tools from Xilinx.
- Experience using VHDL.
Deadline to apply: August 20, 2026
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation and paid time off
- Great benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and fitness reimbursement program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Retirement Savings with Company Match
- Costco membership
- Every day free parking, and free parking for Princess Auto Stadium events
- Maternity and parental wage supplement and more!
Why work at RTDS Technologies?
This position is in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, a vibrant city known for its cultural diversity and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy festivals, museums, and a thriving culinary scene. With its four distinct seasons, Winnipeg offers a range of outdoor activities, including skiing and ice-skating in the winter, and hiking and boating in the summer.
To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers
To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.rtds.com/
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. Disability accommodations available upon request.
