Embedded Software Engineer - Special Purpose Software
About The Position
In this role you will be involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. You 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. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, Robotics, or a related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded software development; or a Master’s degree in a related technical field with 1+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent demonstrated experience through a robust portfolio of designed and deployed embedded software systems
- Demonstrated 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
- Ability to be onsite in Santa Cruz, CA 3 days a week
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems
- Experience with safety-critical embedded systems
- Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques
- Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement low-level embedded software powering core airborne systems and aircraft functionality
- Adapt and reconfigure existing aircraft embedded software systems to support dedicated manufacturing, tooling, and specialized test applications
- Contribute technical insights to conceptual system design discussions within a fast-moving, cross-functional engineering team
- Deliver robust, production-ready embedded software tailored to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, automated test equipment, and factory line operations
- Analyze embedded flight systems and protocols to diagnose technical issues, optimize system performance, and repurpose firmware for novel operational usages
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
