Aerospace, Electric Vehicles, Urban Air Mobility, Aviation

Embedded Software Engineer - Special Purpose Software

Santa Cruz, CAHybridFull Time$108,200–$193,600 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

C++
Object-Oriented Programming
Multi-layered System Architectures
Integrated Development Environments
Debuggers
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
Protocol Analyzers
Voltmeters
ARM Cortex-M

Nice to have

Real-Time Operating Systems
Safety-Critical Embedded Systems
DO178C
Requirements Authoring
Verification
Software Development Process

Role summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software for their aircraft's core systems, adapting existing software for manufacturing and testing applications. This role involves architecting low-level software, contributing to system design, and delivering production-ready code for specialized test setups and factory operations. The engineer will analyze flight systems to optimize performance and repurpose firmware. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent, is required, along with strong C++ skills, understanding of hardware, microcontrollers (ARM), and communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART). Experience with test equipment is also necessary. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite in Santa Cruz, CA.

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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