What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, Energy Storage position at Joby Aviation?
Job Overview
Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis.
We are looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.
The Role
This role involves leading a team responsible for developing, testing, and deploying embedded drivers and algorithms for the aircraft's energy storage and distribution system.
The energy storage and distribution system is critical to safely powering the aircraft, managing high-voltage systems, and providing energy estimates to the pilot and control system.
The engineer will lead and provide technical contributions to a small, fast-moving team responsible for conceptual system architectural design and implementation of embedded software to ensure safety of an electric-powered, fly-by-wire aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of software engineers responsible for delivering battery management systems software.
- Work closely with different stakeholders to understand battery operating conditions, limitations, and BMS requirements for control and estimation.
- Contribute directly to code creation and reviews to advance the translation of BMS requirements to embedded software.
- Perform data analysis and testing to support algorithm development and validation.
- Manage milestones, schedules, and deliverables for BMS software development.
- Provide technical mentorship, training, and growth opportunities for team members.
Requirements
- A proven record of accomplishment in leading technical professionals, including individual mentorship, task management, and performance development.
- A minimum of 3 years leading and managing software teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, robotics, or equivalent and 7 years of industry experience, or advanced degree and 5 years.
- Expert knowledge of C and knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems.
- Understanding of modern micro-controller and microprocessor architectures.
- Experience debugging an embedded target.
- Demonstratable experience with Python.
- Experience with git.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with high-voltage systems.
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Familiarity with Ethernet/UDP.
Please apply if you don't meet all qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace.
Compensation at Joby includes base pay, bonus, and equity (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $157,600 - $210,200/year.
Salary : $157,600 - $210,200
