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Sr. Motor Control Embedded SW Engineer

Irvine, CA

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Build control systems that actually move things in the real world—fast, precisely, and safely. We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Motor Control Software Engineer with deep motor-control expertise and the technical leadership to own the control architecture for aviation-grade linear and rotary actuators.

In this role, you won’t just tweak gains or drop in libraries—you’ll take end-to-end ownership of a high-performance control stack: FOC-based current control at 20 kHz, plus velocity and position loops, running on real-time motor-control microcontrollers. TI C2000 experience is ideal (especially F280034SPN), but we’ll also consider strong motor-control engineers coming from STM32 or comparable real-time motor-control MCUs.

You’ll work hands-on through algorithm design, embedded implementation, modeling, calibration, and hardware bring-up—partnering closely with Systems, Electrical, and Manufacturing to ensure robust integration, certification readiness, and alignment with ambitious product goals. If you want your software to power systems that take flight, this is the role.

Why This Role Matters:

  • Lead motor control software design and implementation for PMSM / BLDC actuators
  • Own FOC-based current control (20 kHz loop) and higher-level torque, velocity, and position control
  • Define and maintain the multi-loop control architecture (current/velocity/position)
  • Develop sensor-based FOC (encoder + current sensing), including signal conditioning, offset calibration, and runtime compensation
  • Implement real-time control on TI C2000 (F280034SPN); optimize PWM, ADC synchronization, interrupt timing, and loop determinism
  • Build required low-level drivers/middleware and ensure numerical stability, timing closure, and safe operation across all modes
  • Use model-based design to develop/validate controllers; maintain motor/inverter/actuator models and perform parameter ID/estimation
  • Tune and calibrate current/velocity/position loops; develop or integrate FOC auto-tuning and protection strategies
  • Integrate with higher-level embedded systems and execute SIL/MIL/HIL test strategies
  • Support hardware bring-up and lab debugging; participate in design/code reviews, requirements definition, and documentation

What you’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded motor control software development
  • Deep hands-on experience with FOC-based motor control
  • Proven experience implementing motor control on TI C2000 MCUs
  • Direct experience with F28003x / F280034 strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Control theory
    • Power electronics
    • Electric machines
    • Real-time embedded systems
    • Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time applications
    • Experience with SIL / HIL / MIL testing environments
    • Comfortable working close to hardware in lab environments
  • Preferred Experience in:
    • Sensorless motor control algorithms
    • High-bandwidth current loops (≥10–20 kHz)
    • Linear actuator control systems
    • Model-based design tools (MATLAB / Simulink)
    • Auto-code generation workflows
    • Functional safety or safety-critical systems exposure (DO-178, ISO 26262 concepts)
    • Aerospace, automotive, or robotics actuation systems

Why Join Us:

  • Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
  • Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
  • Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable — the future of aviation.
  • Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full heath benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work.

 

This pay range is specific to the location where the role is posted. Final pay will depend on experience, skill level, and other job-related factors.

Location-Specific Pay Range

$150,000 - $175,000 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

 

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