CareerPlan

Embedded Controls Engineer, Airborne Electronic Hardware

Raleigh, North CarolinaFull-time$100k–$130k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop embedded software and control algorithms for aerospace electronic equipment (Flight Controllers, Battery Management Systems, Electric Motor Controllers) in electric aircraft.

Role type

Embedded Controls Engineer (Aerospace)

Builds

Control software for Flight Controllers, Flight Management Systems, Battery Management Systems, Aircraft Charge Control Systems, and Electric Motor Controllers.

Domain

Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Embedded software development, Model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), Closed-loop control applications, Microcontroller configuration, Hardware/software interface definition, Troubleshooting with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers, C programming, ARM microcontrollers (STM32, TMS570, AM26x), C2000 microcontrollers, Power electronics, Switched power systems.

Preferred skills

Electric motor control, Electromagnet design, Electromagnetic actuator development, Rapid prototype development, System test setup building.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test low-level source code and control algorithms; Troubleshoot hardware/software issues; Assist in hardware bringup for prototypes; Define and analyze HW/SW interface definitions; Support hardware and software architecture trade studies.

Seniority

Mid-level (3-5 years experience)