Embedded Firmware Engineer - ESS

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

The Embedded Firmware Engineer - ESS focuses on developing ESS Embedded Software for our Energy Storage Systems. The role is responsible for SW design, code development and support verification and validation. This role works closely with other Algorithm / HW / Cell Engineers in the Battery team and other cross functional team members to develop requirements and to support integration testing at Powertrain, ESS system, or cell and module level.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Development of detailed embedded SW design for distributed and redundant ESS
• Implementation of algorithms developed by other engineers in MATLAB/ Simulink/C for Energy Storage Systems
• Development of robust communication interfaces like CAN, Ethernet, SPI
• Development of CAN database, prioritizing CAN messages, building and parsing CAN signals
• Establish required code development and verification environments needed and use it for SW builds, verification and release
• Develop GUI to display CAN, Ethernet and SPI signals for verification and product acceptance testing
• Follow high-quality design / code review processes and adherence
• Support HIL development and validation of BMS HW & SW validation
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required in electrical, computer engineering, or computer science with focus on embedded system development for real time applications; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in embedded SW development in automotive or aerospace industry (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in development of CAN, ethernet, and SPI communication
• Demonstrated experience in design and development of embedded SW
• Production level embedded SW development experience for real time systems, preferably in energy storage systems
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python scripting
• Excellent skills in communication, problem solving and strategic thinking
• Excellent skills required in technical communication, and reliance on data for issue resolution and decision making
• Sense of urgency, proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills, collaborative thinking, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite specifically for data analysis, document creation and reporting

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).