Neon Aero · 6 hours ago
Sr. Motor Control Embedded SW Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expNeon Aero is an innovative aerospace company focused on transforming the industry by leveraging automation and AI-driven tools. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Motor Control Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of control systems for aviation-grade actuators, ensuring high-performance and safety in their operations.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Lead motor control software design and implementation for PMSM / BLDC actuators
Own FOC-based current control (20 kHz loop) and higher-level torque, velocity, and position control
Define and maintain the multi-loop control architecture (current/velocity/position)
Develop sensor-based FOC (encoder + current sensing), including signal conditioning, offset calibration, and runtime compensation
Implement real-time control on TI C2000 (F280034SPN); optimize PWM, ADC synchronization, interrupt timing, and loop determinism
Build required low-level drivers/middleware and ensure numerical stability, timing closure, and safe operation across all modes
Use model-based design to develop/validate controllers; maintain motor/inverter/actuator models and perform parameter ID/estimation
Tune and calibrate current/velocity/position loops; develop or integrate FOC auto-tuning and protection strategies
Integrate with higher-level embedded systems and execute SIL/MIL/HIL test strategies
Support hardware bring-up and lab debugging; participate in design/code reviews, requirements definition, and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded motor control software development
Deep hands-on experience with FOC-based motor control
Proven experience implementing motor control on TI C2000 MCUs
Strong understanding of Control theory
Strong understanding of Power electronics
Strong understanding of Electric machines
Strong understanding of Real-time embedded systems
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time applications
Experience with SIL / HIL / MIL testing environments
Comfortable working close to hardware in lab environments
Preferred
Direct experience with F28003x / F280034 strongly preferred
Preferred Experience in Sensorless motor control algorithms
Preferred Experience in High-bandwidth current loops (≥10–20 kHz)
Preferred Experience in Linear actuator control systems
Preferred Experience in Model-based design tools (MATLAB / Simulink)
Preferred Experience in Auto-code generation workflows
Preferred Experience in Functional safety or safety-critical systems exposure (DO-178, ISO 26262 concepts)
Preferred Experience in Aerospace, automotive, or robotics actuation systems
Benefits
Full heath benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K)
Company
Neon Aero
Neon Mission Neon exists to bring the values of speed, scale, and innovation to aerospace in a model that runs counter to the industry in its current state.
Founded in 2025Irvine, CA, US
51-200 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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