Embedded Controls Engineer, Airborne Electronic Hardware

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Design, develop, and test low-level source code, model-based software, and control algorithms
• Develop and write code to support control algorithms
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Assist in hardware bringup as needed on prototype products
• Define, capture, and analyze HW/SW interface definitions
• Support the design team in hardware and software architecture trade studies, subsystem development and definition

Minimum Qualifications

• S. (M.S. desired) in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering,
• 3-5 years of experience in embedded software development
• Well-versed with MATLAB and Simulink or other model-based design and code generation
• Experienced with closed-loop control applications or modelling

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Electric motor control experience
• Electromagnet design, development and control experience
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers (STM32, TMS570, AM26x series) and C2000 microcontrollers
• Electromagnetic actuator development experience.
• Hands-on experience building and assembling system test setups
• Experience with rapid prototype development of hardware and software
• Experience with power electronics an/or switched power systems

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces), bending, reaching, handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, punching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, Team Members may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection.

Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or automobile. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Some positions entail working with small parts/components.

• Team Members must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• We are happy to clarify role-specific requirements during the interview process.

• The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role.
• We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role.
• We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

• Compensation $100,000 - $130,000 USD
• Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes-flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.