Lead, Energy Storage & Distribution Systems Software

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

10d

About The Position

In this role, you’ll lead Joby’s energy storage and distribution system software team. This system is responsible for safely powering the aircraft, managing high voltage systems, and providing state-of-x estimates to the pilot and control system. This team is responsible for developing, testing, and deploying all software pertaining to this system – from high level algorithms to embedded drivers. As this software includes both C++ and model-based elements, and many aspects of this software are safety critical, the code must be DO-178C and DO-331 compliant. Achieving this will be an important objective of the role, and will be closely supported by Joby’s systems engineering and broader software organizations.

Requirements

Demonstrated success in leading software engineering teams, including mentoring, task prioritization, and performance management in a fast-paced environment
At least 3 years of hands-on experience developing software for Li-ion battery management systems, including state estimation and fault diagnostics.
Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or equivalent and 7+ years of industry experience.
Expert-level C++, Matlab/Simulink, and Python coding skills
Experience with collaborative software developing tools, with an emphasis on version control (git) and continuous integration
Proficiency in developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), debugging embedded systems, and optimizing performance on constrained hardware.
Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with DO-178C and/or DO-331 compliant software projects
Advanced degree in engineering
Familiarity high voltage systems
Familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with Ethernet/UDP

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers responsible for delivering battery management systems software development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine battery system requirements, operational constraints, and estimation and control algorithms.
Work closely with different stakeholders to understand battery operating conditions, limitations, and BMS requirements for control and estimation.
Develop, review, and optimize embedded software to translate BMS requirements into reliable, high-performance code.
Perform data analysis and testing to support algorithm development and validation
Ensure BMS software meets DO-178C and DO-331 certification standards through rigorous documentation, testing, and validation.
Manage milestones, schedules, and deliverables for BMS software development.
Provide technical mentorship, training, and growth opportunities for team members.