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Senior Software Engineer - Motor Controls in USA

  • Zipline
  • Full time
  • Email
  • South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design estimators and controllers for propulsion motors and actuators in collaboration with the vehicle controls team.
  • Implement motor-control firmware in C++ for bare-metal ARM microcontrollers.
  • Write peripheral drivers for new motor-controller hardware revisions.
  • Validate firmware on the bench and during flight tests.
  • Develop fault-management strategies and hardware-in-the-loop tests to improve flight software reliability.
  • Build vehicle simulations in Rust for firmware validation and regression testing.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up and validate inverter designs.
  • Build and maintain automated fleet-performance monitoring systems to direct maintenance activity.

Requirements

  • Fluency in C and C++.
  • Willingness to write production tooling in Rust and Python.
  • Some experience with mechatronic control systems, including hobby or professional experience.
  • Ability to work across bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments.
  • Experience supporting real-world robotic systems, including handling edge cases and rare events for safety, reliability, and performance.
  • Systems-engineering mindset and ability to solve problems beyond a core technical area.
  • Strong executive communication skills for communicating with nontechnical-domain stakeholders.
  • Ability to work on-site in South San Francisco, California.
  • Background in electronics design is appreciated but not required.

Benefits

  • Starting cash range is $155,000-$225,000.
  • Potential total compensation includes equity compensation and discretionary annual or performance bonuses.
  • Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance and paid time off.
  • The role is on-site in South San Francisco, California.
  • Zipline is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in tech.

Salary: $155k - $225k/yr

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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