Senior Embedded Controls Engineer – Scanning Systems

Roboticsconnected

Mountain View (WY)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aeva is seeking a Sr. Embedded Controls Engineer for Scanning Systems in Mountain View.

You will design and implement controllers for actuators, perform hands-on testing, and work closely with hardware and reliability teams to ensure high-precision motion control. We value strong embedded C firmware skills, Matlab/Python data analysis, and a proven track record in motor control across brushed DC, BLDC, and related actuators.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience developing controls for motion control applications.
Strong fundamentals in control design – PID, frequency domain, state space.
Experience implementing real-time, production-level firmware in C.
Prototype controller designs and analyze data in Matlab and Python.
Working knowledge of motors, encoders, motor drivers, ADCs and microcontrollers.
Master's level coursework in controls and embedded programming.
Self-driven with ability to take complete ownership of projects.
Strong communication skills to work cross functionally.
Ability to juggle multiple projects.
Hands-on experience developing and debugging motion control electronics (motor drivers, ADCs, encoders).

Responsibilities

Developing, testing and analyzing control architectures and improvements.
Implementing controller changes in C.
Root-causing control performance issues with embedded, electrical and mechanical engineers.
Testing and qualifying changes by coordinating with the reliability and test team to identify the appropriate test conditions, collect relevant data and present the results for approval.