Computer Engineer [Electrical and Electronic Sytems]

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VerdeGo Aero is an aircraft propulsion technology company committed to powering the highest performance electric aircraftof all sizes. The VerdeGoteam is passionate about enablinghybrid-electric powerplants to create a next generation of flying machines. This is not an incremental change but rather the 3rd major revolution of aircraft propulsion in the 120-yearhistory of poweredflight, disrupting the industry in ways not seen since the advent of the jet engine 75 years ago. Innovations in propulsion always lead to step changes in aircraft design.

Aircraft and missions once relegated to Sci-Fi fiction, such as flying taxis and vertically taking off airliners, are becoming a reality through environmentally friendly, high-performance hybrid systems. VerdeGo's hardware-centric, pragmatic philosophy has already delivered flight-ready systems for R&D flight test applications. VerdeGo stands out as one of the few companies in this technology space with both product-based customer revenue and strategic investment.

VerdeGo Aero’s headquarters is at the “World’s Most Famous Beach”, in warm and relaxed Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach is the home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, bike weeks, Jeep week and the collegial environment of the largest university focusing on aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Position Summary:

VerdeGo's hybrid systems consist of an engine (piston, turbine, etc.), one or more high-voltage motor/generators controlled by inverters, and their integration with an aircraft. The central responsibility of this Computer Engineer role is to design, build, test, and validate the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) that serves as the core of the system. This role encompasses both hardware and software aspects. Only candidates with demonstrated expertise in software creation, troubleshooting, and refinement will be considered.

Job Requirements:

• Design and create custom embedded controllers: Develop controllers with substantial I/O capability for connection to various system components and the aircraft.
• Proficiency in PCB/PCBA design tools: Expertise in using tools like Altium Designer and KiCad. Knowledge of mixed signal circuit board design, including high-speed digital and analog data acquisition circuits.
• Component selection and design: Experience in selecting components, schematic design, layout, and testing. Ability to design multi-layer PCBs, handle high-density microelectronics, and incorporate rugged external connectors.
• Embedded C code synthesis: Create system operations logic, fault management, controls feedback loops, analog and digital I/O, and system communications while adhering to industry coding guidelines for safety-critical software.
• Embedded software testing and debugging: Experience with testing, debugging, and integrating embedded software on hardware using debuggers, test equipment, and interfaces like UARTs, JTAGs, and oscilloscopes.
• Develop redundancy and fault tolerance: Design hardware and software to support redundancy and fault tolerance required for aviation products.
• Testing and validation: Lead or conduct all necessary testing, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware and software. This may involve internal resources, equipment, and possibly contracting outside specialists.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with digital data buses such as Ethernet, CAN, and ARINC
• Familiarity with Texas Instruments microcontrollers, microprocessors, and SoC
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink
• Working knowledge of National Instrument hardware and LabVIEW
• Experience with Realtime Operating System programming
• Experience with the development of engine FADEC
• Experience with FAA certification of aviation products, both software and hardware
• Knowledge of Military Airworthiness and MOSA (Modular Open-Source Architecture)
• Exposure to FAA certification standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160G
• Experience with systems featuring high-voltage (up to 800 VDC) and high-speed switching (Power electronics design)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic and experienced in designing, creating, building, and testing in a real-world environment with electrical and electronic hardware, software, and systems.
• Experience with product development and interfacing with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Ability to break down large tasks into actionable steps, visualize the path to completion, and execute each step or seek the necessary support and expertise.
• Strong team skills to build trust, accept responsibility, contribute, and interact with a fast-moving team of young, enthusiastic engineers.
• Excellent communication skills in English, for collaboration with teammates, suppliers, partners, and occasional interactions with customers and investors.
• A desire to enable the next generation of novel aircraft.

Personal Attributes:

• Experience and enthusiasm for designing, creating, building, and testing in a real-world environment with electrical and electronic hardware, software, and systems.
• Experience with product development and interface with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and manufacturing disciplines
• Ability to break down large tasks into actionable steps, to visualize the path to completion, and execute each step or seek the internal or external support and expertise to get there
• Team skills to build trust, accept responsibility, contribute and interact with a fast-moving team of young enthusiastic superstar engineers
• Strong communication skills in English, to work with teammates, suppliers, partners and some limited exposure to customers and investors
• A desire to enable the next generation of novel aircraft

Physical demands:

Occasionally must be able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the hangar.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• This position will be included in the VerdeGo Stock Options Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from hire date
• Generous vacation and sick leave for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Over 11 paid holidays
• And more!

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