Embedded Software Engineer, Motor Inverter
$108,200–$160,000 year
On-siteSanta Cruz, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement motor inverter embedded software for Joby Aviation aircraft, managing architecture, state machines, and FPGA integration for safety-critical electric motor systems. Author software requirements, communicate aircraft-level effects with systems engineers, and collaborate with motor controls and algorithms teams. Apply object-oriented C++ and multi-layered architectures using modern IEDs and debuggers, leveraging test equipment like oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers. Requires Bachelor's in EE/CS with 3+ years in embedded systems, plus knowledge of I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART protocols. Target base pay is $108,200–$160,000/yr with RSUs and bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field
- 3+ years of relevant industry
- strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software
- An advanced degree and 1+ years of industry experience
- Demonstratable knowledge of object-oriented C++ programming methodology
- multi-layered system architectures
- Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
- Understanding of hardware from an embedded software engineer's perspective
- Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, voltmeters, etc.
- A positive attitude
- a passion for aerospace
Desired Qualifications
- Understanding of modern micro-controller and microprocessor architectures such as ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4/A8/A9
- Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques
- Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification
Additional Requirements
- Encouragement for candidates who do not meet all desired qualifications to apply
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