Embedded Software Engineer, Motor Inverter

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement motor inverter embedded software for Joby aircraft.
• Communicate with systems engineers on aircraft level effects.
• Assist in software requirements authoring.
• Work with the motor controls and algorithms team.
• Design a robust, reliable, and safe motor control system considering complex embedded systems, state machines, FPGA integration, and high-power electronics.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field and 3+ years of relevant industry experience with a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software.
• Demonstratable 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 Have

• 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.

Qualifications

• Educational background in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field.
• Industry experience in embedded software development.

Benefits & Perks

• Base pay, bonus, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Target base pay range of $91,400 - $145,500 per year, determined by location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.