Overview
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.
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
Required
- 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
Desired
- 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
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,200 - $193,600/yr. The compensation package will be determined by 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.
