Job Description

We are looking for someone to perform contract project work with a specialization in motion control / robotic systems design and integration. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop firmware for embedded control systems within our electro-mechanical systems
• Create GUIs and utilities for embedded Linux systems
• Build communication interfaces for multi-node systems
• Maintain and document repositories
• Assist in the development of vehicle systems, subsystems, and control requirements
• Use tools such as Matlab and Simulink for algorithm development and simulation and software development using C/C++, Python or equivalent that targets general purpose and multi-threaded real-time operating systems such as chibiOS, VxWorks, Xenomai, and real-time Linux

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant fields of study
• 3+ years experience designing electro-mechanical and robotics systems
• An understanding of mechanical motions, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with FOC, BLDC, stepper and other closed feedback loop servo control methodologies
• Expertise in writing C, C++, JavaScript, Python, other scripting language applications for Linux or embedded systems
• Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures and advanced programming techniques
• Strong analytical skills and mathematical foundation
• Desire to learn as well as teach others
• Understanding of electromechanical and feedback systems
• Exposure to CAN/CANopen
• Familiarity with ARM, STM 32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, NVIDIA Jetson
• Able to commute into Boston

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with electronics and hardware prototyping as well as working with bare metal microprocessor systems
• Experience with real-time and multi-threaded systems
• Experience with finite state machine design and implementation
• Experience with version code control and code documentation (e.g. git, doxygen)

BONUS EXPERIENCE 

• Experience with developing stochastic filters and control systems
• Experience in designing for manufacture and assembly
• Experience with Code development in a safety critical, self-compliant industry

Additional Information

Our innovative startup seeks driven, high performance, high energy independent achievers who can work on a multidisciplinary team to build a groundbreaking electric VTOL platform that will be the foundation for a range of high performance ultra quiet Vertical Flight Systems.