Embedded Software Platform System Architect Leader

Job Description SummaryTo accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, while reinforcing its core portfolio. A central element of this transformation is the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line, dedicated to delivering software-defined automation solutions. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and develops distinctive product platforms to address evolving market demands.
Scope:
The System Architect Leader is responsible for providing strategic technical leadership and architectural vision for Embedded Software, Hardware, and Configuration Software for the APS Platform, Merging Units, and NGGC platform, while leading a team of architects who contribute to the design and execution of cohesive, scalable solutions that enable high quality implementation and sustainable maintainability.
This role oversees a team of Architects specialized in:
• Configuration Software Architecture
• Real Time Embedded Architecture
• Non Real Time Software Architecture
• Communication Protocols
• Virtualization Architecture
The leader will ensure the consistency, scalability, and robustness of system designs across the full product portfolio. This position requires strong communication, decision making, and influencing capabilities to guide cross functional teams, drive architectural alignment, and ensure compliance with key industry standards (e.g., IEC 61850, IEC 62443, IEC ¬61131, IEC 61869, Power Systems fundamentals etc,).
This position reports to the Embedded SW Platform Leader.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

People & Technical Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Architects (Configuration, Real‑Time, Non‑Real‑Time, IEC 61850).
• Ensure alignment of architectural decisions across all product lines and development teams.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback, fostering a high‑functioning architecture team.
• Drive clarity, prioritization, and accountability in architectural workstreams.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and rigorous engineering discipline.

Architectural Vision & Strategy

• Define and maintain the architectural roadmap for Embedded Software platforms supporting Protection Relays, Merging Units, Virtualization Platform
• Lead system‑level technical evaluations, trade‑off analyses, and high‑level design decisions.
• Ensure architectural consistency across platforms, products, and engineering teams.
• Drive standardization of design patterns, interfaces, communication protocols, and modeling practices.
• Represent the architecture function in global reviews and key decision‑making committees.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Work closely with R&D leaders, Systems Engineering, Product Management, and Hardware Architecture teams.
• Influence decision‑making across matrixed organizations using strong technical authority and communication skills.
• Foster alignment between system architecture, product strategy, and customer requirements.
• Lead technical design reviews, workshops, and whiteboard sessions, in collaboration with Design Office

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Power Systems engineering requirements and communication standards, including:
  • IEC 61850 (including SCL modeling, GOOSE, MMS, SV, PTP time sync)
  • IEC 62351 (security for power systems)
  • IEC 61131
  • IEC 61869
  • Protection and control application constraints (fault detection, fast real‑time response, redundancy, etc.)
• Oversee modeling, interfaces, and integration with HW, I/O, DSP/FPGA, and communication stacks.
• Guide architectural decisions ensuring safety, determinism, performance, and maintainability.
• Support the adoption of modern software practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, model‑based design)

Execution & Delivery

• Ensure that architectural choices support product quality, on‑time release, and cost targets.
• Anticipate risks related to dependencies, technology choices, and system complexity.
• Lead resolution of critical technical issues across teams.
• Review and approve key engineering documentation and architecture artifacts.

Performance Measurement

• Quality, robustness, and scalability of system and software architecture across products.
• Team engagement, alignment, mentoring, and architectural capability development.
• Consistency and clarity of architectural decisions and documentation.
• Timely support to product development teams and adherence to R&D schedules.
• Reduction in technical debt, improved platform reuse, and increased design efficiency.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Educational background: bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is usually required
• Experience: Significant experience in embedded systems development 10+years, this experience should include hands-on work with embedded software and hardware, development on multicore systems focusing on performance, and determinism
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++, as well with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS, task management, Context Switching, Interrupt handling, etc.) and microcontroller architectures, Linux, Microservices, Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Virtualization (Hypervisor types, VM management, network configuration). Strong Experience with communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SMV)
• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of engineers. This includes project management, setting technical direction, and ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize embedded systems
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, product management, program management, Design Office. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influential skills
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of protection and control segment for T&D. Understanding of industry standards, certifications, and security best practices for embedded devices. Strong knowledge on the IEC standards IEC 61850, 60870-5, 62351, 62433-4-2.
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated with the latest advancements in embedded technologies and connectivity protocols
• Power System Product Design: experience on developing Power System Products will be appreciated
• AI/ML basic skillsets (mathematics, programming (especially Python), data handling, machine learning algorithms, deep learning concepts)

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $139,200 and $208,800 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 
Bonus eligibility: 15% Annual Incentive Plan. 
 

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