Embedded/Industrial Integration Engineer (OT)
Pubblicato il 17-09-2026 - Baxenergy in Catania
About BaxEnergy
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acireale (Italy), BaxEnergy is a high-tech global company offering software and solutions for renewable energy. It provides end-to-end digital solutions for asset performance management, grid control, and cybersecurity, supporting energy companies and industrial operators worldwide. Through innovation, BaxEnergy enables decarbonization and advances the global transition toward a smarter, more sustainable energy future.
We are searching for an Embedded/Industrial Integration Engineer (OT) - Power Systems!
Role Mission
We are looking for an Embedded/Industrial Integration Engineer (OT) to ensure reliable integration between the CPPC Tiers control platform and field devices across utility-scale energy systems.
You will play a key role in connecting embedded control systems with real-world infrastructure such as inverters, BESS, meters, and protection devices, ensuring robust communication, correct I/O mapping, and smooth commissioning.
Your work will directly impact system reliability, commissioning success, and operational stability in mission-critical energy environments.
ON SITE - Hybrid (Acireale or Rome, ITALY)
FULL REMOTE (only freelance consultancy agreements)
Employee Salary Range (Gross Annual Salary, RAL): € 35,000.00 - 45,000.00
Contractor Compensation Range (Annualized): € 55,000.00 - 65,000.00
Key Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for industrial controllers managing RES and BESS plants
- Implement low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers for real-time systems
- Ensure deterministic execution, low latency, and high system stability
- Optimize memory usage, CPU performance, and real-time task scheduling
- Integrate embedded software with communication protocols (Modbus,
IEC 61850, OPC, etc.)
- Collaborate with Control Engineers and Real-Time Software Engineers to deploy control algorithms on target hardware
- Support debugging, testing, and validation activities (including HIL and on-target testing).
- Contribute to system architecture decisions and embedded platform selection
Required Skills
- Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or RT-Linux
- Knowledge of microcontrollers, industrial PCs, and embedded hardware architectures
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet-based protocols)
- Understanding of real-time constraints, concurrency, and interrupt handling
- Debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded toolchains
Ideal Background
- MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Embedded Systems
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development in industrial or energy environments
- Experience with industrial control systems, power electronics, or energy systems is a strong plus
- Exposure to grid-connected systems, inverters, or BESS controllers is preferred
We consider both permanent employment and freelance consultancy agreements, depending on the candidate's profile and project needs. The contract type and compensation package will be commensurate with the candidate's actual experience, seniority, and skills.
The selection process is based exclusively on skills, experience, and professional potential. We ensure equal opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, origin, orientation, disability, beliefs, or any other personal characteristic. We promote an inclusive, respectful work environment focused on valuing people.