Staff Propulsion Controls & Software Engineer
About the role
We are looking for a Staff Propulsion Controls & Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience to own the development of the embedded software stack for a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system in aviation. You are an expert in embedded platforms for power electronics—someone who has shipped production code for inverters and converters, not just prototyped. You'll work independently to stand up production-ready software and hardware selection for the hybrid power plant controller, taking what exists today from eval-level to flight-ready. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up that doesn't exist anywhere else in aviation.
What will you be doing?
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Own the hybrid power plant controller: organize and structure all control algorithms, select the right embedded compute platform (chip, series, manufacturer), and build the full embedded software stack from eval-level to production-ready
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Write and deploy embedded C/C++ code on test rigs daily—implementing control loops for SiC-based motor drives, active rectifiers, and DC/DC converters with fault detection and safe-state behavior
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Define the compute hardware family that can scale up and down depending on the application, from the hybrid controller (most complex) to simpler subsystems
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Coordinate power generation control, battery interface, and multi-source power management for a hybrid system with multiple power sources and loads
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Establish the software development structure, CI workflows, and MIL/SIL/HIL verification infrastructure needed to harden the propulsion software for production and certification
