Embedded Software Engineer - Special Purpose Software

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

3d • $91,400 - $145,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This engineer will be involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. They will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and have input into conceptual system design and implementation of embedded software for a wide range of embedded systems. This role is located in our Santa Cruz HQ and remote is not an option.

Requirements

• University degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics, physics, mathematics, robotics, or similar field; or, a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software, or 3+ years of relevant industry experience. An advanced degree and 1+ year experience will also be considered.
• Demonstratable knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming and methodology with some experience with multi-layered system architectures.
• 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.
• Understanding of modern microcontroller and microprocessor architectures such as ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4/A8/A9.
• Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
• A positive attitude and a passion for aerospace!

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems.
• Experience with safety-critical embedded systems is a plus.
• Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques.
• Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification

Responsibilities

• Their role will be to design and implement versions of all our existing embedded systems currently on the Joby aircraft to be specific for a range of manufacturing and test applications. This will require a deep understanding of the various embedded systems on the aircraft and how to creatively reconfigure them for new applications and usages.

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees