Sr Staff Engineer, Automotive Embedded Software

Sr Staff Engineer, Automotive Embedded SoftwareCarlsbad, California | Engineering | Full-timeAptera Motors is dedicated to building a future where every journey is powered by the sun. We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.About the roleSeeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect, design, implement, debug and validate code for Aptera's Electronic Control Units. This may include supporting SW design and development in thermal system, vehicle fault management, vehicle software architecture, automotive standards compliance, informing ECU selection for design revisions, interfacing with engineering services vendors, and balancing startup company needs with regulatory and market expectations.What you'll doInform and Direct Vehicle Software architectureSynthesize Requirements to design, code, document and debug embedded softwareAnalyze Schematics and HW component data sheets to write embedded SW drivers for themBring up, test and validate new circuit board designs using standard HW test toolsParticipate in peer reviews of schematics, SW designs and code reviewsInterface with engineering services vendors to evaluate proposalsInform ECU selection for design revisionsWork hard, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional productsQualificationsProficient in Software and Systems ArchitectureProficient in C programming, with an understanding of C++Experience in Bare-Metal Embedded SystemsExperience in Linux development environmentsExperience in git repo managementExperience in documenting, publishing and shipping production codeExperience with HW test using power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.High standards for code quality, maintainability and performanceComfortable in fast paced and dynamic team environmentsPassion for cutting-edge design, innovation and Aptera's missionStrong willingness to learn, take on new challenges and solve complex problemsPreferred QualificationsSpecific experience with any of the following, Vehicle Thermal Systems, Fault Management, Calibration Interfaces, Battery Management Systems (BMS) or Battery Charging SystemsKnowledge of major electric vehicle (EV) sub-systems and architectureComfortable with Jira for bug tracking and traceabilityFamiliarity with UDS and XCP protocolsFamiliarity with CAN and LIN busExperience in PythonTeam StructureIndividual contributor within the Embedded Software team while collaborating with other teams as necessaryRequired Experience15+ years of pure software development and 5+ years of Automotive or relevant industry experience with a strong aptitude for HW systemsEducational RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, with practical software development experienceSalary + BenefitsMarket competitive compensation packageStock option grantsFully funded benefits package for employee + dependentsGenerous Flexible Time Away policy