Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation Algorithm

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

5h • $108,200 - $160,000

About The Position

The role involves developing, testing and deploying embedded drivers and algorithms for aircraft's flight sensors systems which are responsible for producing navigation and air data for the integrated flight propulsion and control system. The engineer will be part of a small, fast-moving team and contribute to conceptual system architectural design and implementation of embedded software to ensure safety of an electric-powered, fly-by-wire aircraft.

Requirements

• Bachelors in aerospace/mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field and 3+ years of industry experience in software engineering or an advanced degree (MS or PhD) and 1+ years industry experience in software engineering
• Demonstratable proficiency in C++ and python
• Demonstratable proficiency in object-oriented programming methodology and multi-layer system architectures
• Proficient in Bayesian estimation concepts and Kalman filtering
• Proficient in statistics concepts and statistical data analysis
• Comfortable implementing complex mathematical algorithms and bookkeeping schemes
• Basic understanding of version control technologies
• Eager to learn new techniques and experiment with advanced technologies

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with writing efficient, hardware-accelerated code (e.g., SIMD, GPU, or FPGA), especially for digital signal processing applications
• Understanding of DO-178C or safety critical software

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms to fuse sensor data and monitor sensor health
• Develop embedded system architecture
• Write software for the flight sensors systems
• Test algorithms and software

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level