Hiring: Staff Software Systems Engineer, Motor Controls Company: Joby Aviation Location: San Carlos, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:32:38 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Integration Testing, MATLAB, Systems Design About the job Experience: •10+ years of related technical experience (including mechanical, electrical, computer and robotics / mechatronics engineering) Required Skills: •Sensored and sensorless control of permanent magnet synchronous motors •Advanced inverter pulse-width modulation, position and velocity estimation, current control and efficiency optimization •Develop fault detection, isolation, and reconfiguration logic for safety critical systems •Closed loop position control of simplex and duplex redundant servo actuation systems with redundant position sensors and multi-phase motors controlled from separate inverters •Optimization of motor controls using MATLAB Simulink •Develop wrappers and interfaces for the MATLAB Simulink code in C/C++ •Ensure inverter and motor systems meet performance requirements via controls algorithm development, implementation, Simulink simulation and hardware testing •Oversee dynamometer testing and interpretation of data for controls development, validation and improvement Qualifications: •B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field and 10+ years of related technical experience (including mechanical, electrical, computer and robotics / mechatronics engineering) Compensation: •$154,600 - $212,600 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!