Joby Aviation

Embedded Software Engineer, Motor Inverter

Joby Aviation$108K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field; 3+ years industry experience or advanced degree with 1+ years experience.
  • Proficient in object-oriented C++ programming and multi-layered system architectures.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART.
  • Understanding of hardware from an embedded software engineer's perspective.
  • Experience with integrated development environments and debugging tools.
  • Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar test equipment.
  • Strong passion for aerospace and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded software for motor inverter systems.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to assess aircraft level impacts.
  • Assist in authoring software requirements.
  • Work alongside motor controls and algorithms teams to develop solutions.
  • Ensure robust, reliable, and safe motor control systems.
  • Engage in FPGA integration and high-power electronic design tasks.
  • Contribute to the architecture of complex embedded systems.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Software Engineer, Motor Inverter is involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. The engineer will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and have input to requirements, conceptual system design, and implementation of the embedded safety critical software project that operates and manages the electric motors of our Joby aircraft.

Responsibilities

This role will require an understanding of complex embedded systems, state machines, FPGA integration, high-power electronics, and more to design a robust, reliable, and safe motor control system. On this project you will be responsible for designing and implementing motor inverter embedded software, communicating with systems engineers on aircraft level effects, assisting in software requirements authoring, and working with the motor controls and algorithms team as well as much more.

Required

  • A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field and 3+ years of relevant industry with a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software. An advanced degree and 1+ years of industry experience will also be considered.
  • 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!


Desired

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.

Please still apply if you don't meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,200 - $160,000/yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
Learn more about Joby Aviation
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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