Neon · 4 weeks ago
Product Software Engineering Specialist 4 - Power Electronics
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expNeon Aero is an innovative aerospace company focused on redefining aircraft design and production. The Product Software Engineer 4 plays a crucial role in developing optimized software for power electronic converters and control systems, ensuring compliance with aviation standards while leading the software development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Lead the complete software development lifecycle for motor control and power control applications, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment of embedded software and firmware for PMSM motors, DC/DC converters, or real-time distributed control systems
Architect and guide the creation of scalable, maintainable control and platform software supporting real-time control, communication, and diagnostics
Drive innovation by researching emerging motor and power control technologies, algorithms, and software tools to enhance product capabilities and efficiency
Ensure compliance with aviation industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., DO-178C, ARP 4754/4761)
Mentor and coach software engineers, fostering skill development and best practices in embedded programming, algorithm design, and system integration
Collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to align software designs with evolving hardware and system requirements
Define detailed software requirements, design specifications, and project milestones, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance objectives
Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, and performance optimization efforts to guarantee high-quality, reliable software
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support team and project success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in embedded software development specializing in motor and power control applications, with at least one product launch
Strong expertise in motor and power control algorithms including Field Oriented Control (FOC), Proportional-Integral (PI) control, and DSP algorithms
Deep knowledge of microcontroller HW architectures (e.g., STM32, TI C2000, NXP) and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI) designed for functional safety
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, and low-level hardware interfacing
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and driving project delivery on schedule
Familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, as well as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
Excellent problem-solving skills, root cause analysis experience, and performance optimization capabilities
Curiosity, drive, and a willingness to challenge convention and move quickly
Passion for aerospace, autonomy, and building technology that scales
Benefits
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Company
Neon
Neon is a global payments and e-commerce platform designed to help game publishers earn more money and independence from app stores.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$14M2024-11-12Series Unknown· $14M
Leadership Team
Chris Faught
Founder & CEO
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