Senior Embedded Controls Engineer – Scanning Systems

Aeva; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Roboticsconnected seeks a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer for scanning systems. You will develop and test control architectures, implement changes in C, and collaborate with embedded, electrical, and mechanical teams to root-cause performance issues.

You will qualify changes with reliability and test teams, presenting results for approval. The role requires 3+ years in motion control, strong PID/frequency-domain/state-space knowledge, and experience with Matlab, Python, C, motors, encoders,

Qualifications

• 3+ years in motion control development.
• Strong PID, frequency-domain, and state-space fundamentals.
• Experience with real-time firmware in C.
• Proficiency in Matlab and Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and analyze control architectures and improvements.
• Implement controller changes in C.
• Root-cause control performance issues with embedded, electrical and mechanical engineers.
• Test and qualify changes with reliability and test teams and present results.

Skills

PID control

Frequency-domain

State-space

Real-time C firmware

Matlab

Python

Motors & encoders

Microcontrollers

Motor drivers

Embedded programming

Cross-functional work

Education

Master's degree in controls/embedded

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

Job description

Senior Embedded Controls Engineer – Scanning Systems

What you will be doing

• 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.

What will you have

• 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.
• Ability to 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
• Enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Nice to have

• Practical experience controlling motors (Brushed DC, BLDC, VCM, MEMS).
• Hands-on experience in developing and debugging motion control electronics (motor drivers, ADCs, encoders).
• Experience in deploying firmware for automotive, medical or aerospace industries.

What’s in it for you

• Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
• Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

Salary Range

Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.