Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Flight Autonomy & HIL

XWING; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Flight Research in Santa Cruz/Concord, CA is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to advance flight automation systems. You will contribute to platform software for safety-critical embedded systems and help define triplex compute platform software architecture.

The role requires deep experience in C/C++, Python, and Git, with hands-on work in real-time Linux, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integration of peripherals via I2C/CAN/SPI/UART.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree +8 years experience; Master's degree + 6 years experience; PhD + 3 years experience.
• University degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics, physics, mathematics, or similar field; or a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software, or relevant industry experience.
• Fluency in C, C++, Python, and Git.
• Demonstrated experience with safety‑critical software systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms.
• Understanding of communication protocols, and the roles played by electrical hardware in embedded systems.
• This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to platform software development for safety‑critical embedded systems.
• Help define and implement triplex compute platform software architecture.
• Design and build tools, frameworks, and infrastructure to advance HIL/SIL simulation and automated testing capabilities.
• Apply expertise in real‑time Linux and compute systems to harden embedded systems, time synchronization, inter‑compute system communications, and communication with peripheral devices.
• Integrate peripheral devices into the embedded flight software stack using communication protocols such as I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mechatronics / Physics / Mathematics

Job description

Joby Flight Research in Santa Cruz/Concord, CA is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to advance flight automation systems. You will contribute to platform software for safety-critical embedded systems and help define triplex compute platform software architecture.

The role requires deep experience in C/C++, Python, and Git, with hands-on work in real-time Linux, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integration of peripherals via I2C/CAN/SPI/UART.