Lead Motor Control Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

LEAD MOTOR CONTROL ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

In this role, you are responsible for the architecture of the software for the motor control unit. You will assist in the development of certifiable flight automation technologies and cost-efficient processes for the. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop algorithm and driver software for the electro-magnetic control unit working with system engineers and system architects leading to certification
• Support the analysis of controller to ensure it meets performance requirements
• Support the development of actuator models for use in analysis
• Work with the systems group to meet all objectives of DO-178C 
• Work with embedded software team to interface and control various peripherals such as motors, encoders, and sensors
• Develop software using Matlab/Simulink AND/OR C/C++
• Write, review, and approve system and software requirements and design documents
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering discipline 
• 8+ years of professional working experience
• Proficiency with some of the following (or similar) tools: MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, dSpace
• Familiarity with field oriented control
• Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization
• Experience in developing software requirements, design, test and verification documents

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering discipline
• 10+ years of professional working experience
• Experience with embedded systems
• Experience in design, develop, verify and certify Fly-by-wire operational flight software using model based development conforming DO-331
• Experience with certification of software, systems and subsystems working with DER/FAA
• Proficiency with actuator modeling
• Proficiency with classical control analysis techniques
• Strong understanding of frequency domain

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Salary Range: $100,000-$250,000 
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
  
  
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.