Embedded Software Engineer, Motor Inverter

Joby AviationSanta Cruz, CA
$108,200 - $160,000

About The Position

The Software Engineer, Motor Inverter is involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. The engineer will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and have input to requirements, conceptual system design, and implementation of the embedded safety critical software project that operates and manages the electric motors of our Joby aircraft.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field and 3+ years of relevant industry with a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software. An advanced degree and 1+ years of industry experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of object-oriented C++ programming methodology and 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 and a passion for aerospace!

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing motor inverter embedded software
  • Communicating with systems engineers on aircraft level effects
  • Assisting in software requirements authoring
  • Working with the motor controls and algorithms team

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • healthcare benefits
  • a 401(k) plan with a company match
  • an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • life insurance
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