Joby Aviation · 1 week ago
Embedded Software Engineer - Special Purpose Software
US-CA-Santa Cruz
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $146K/yr
3+ years expJoby Aviation is working towards making air taxis a reality and is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves the architecture and implementation of embedded software for the Joby aircraft, requiring a deep understanding of embedded systems and their applications.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement versions of all existing embedded systems on the Joby aircraft for manufacturing and test applications
Contribute to conceptual system design and implementation of embedded software for a range of embedded systems
Qualification
Required
University degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics, physics, mathematics, robotics, or similar field; or, a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software, or 3+ years of relevant industry experience. An advanced degree and 1+ year experience will also be considered
Demonstratable 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!
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems
Experience with safety-critical embedded systems is a plus
Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques
Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification
Benefits
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
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Product Officer
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Chief Policy Officer
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