Motor Control


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 250000
Posted on: 2 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Company

Aerospace is at a turning point costs are rising supply chains are strained and old ways of building cant keep up. Were breaking that mold. We move fast think big and combine start-up agility with deep 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 wont just take a job youll help reinvent how the world flies. If youre 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.

About the Role

Were seeking a Senior Motor Control Engineer with deep technical expertise and a passion for building control systems that deliver precision safety and reliability. This isnt an implement the ticket role youll own the control system architecture and lead development of high-performance motor control algorithms for linear and rotary actuators including the 20 kHz current control loop and velocity/position control running on real-time motor-control microcontrollers.

Youll work hands-on developing validating and launching aviation-grade actuation and motor-drive control systems collaborating closely with Systems Electrical and Manufacturing teams to ensure robust integration and certification readiness. This role spans algorithm design embedded implementation modeling calibration and hardware bring-up with direct responsibility for performance robustness and testability and the opportunity to see your solutions take flight.

Responsibilities

  • Motor Control Algorithms & Architecture
  • Lead the design and implementation of motor control software for PMSM/BLDC motors
  • Own FOC-based current control (20 kHz loop) including torque velocity and position control
  • Design and maintain control architecture spanning current velocity and position loops
  • Develop sensor-based FOC including encoder and current-sensor signal conditioning plus sensor offset calibration and runtime compensation
  • Develop and evaluate sensorless control strategies where applicable
  • Embedded Implementation (TI C2000)
  • Implement real-time motor control software on TI C2000 microcontrollers (F280039 series or equivalent)
  • Configure and optimize PWM modules ADC sampling/synchronization and interrupt timing for control loop determinism
  • Develop low-level drivers and middleware as needed for motor control execution
  • Ensure numerical stability timing closure and safe operation across all modes
  • Modeling & Control Design
  • Apply model-based design methodologies for control development and validation
  • Build and maintain motor inverter and actuator models across operating conditions
  • Perform motor parameter identification and estimation to support robust control
  • Controller Tuning & Calibration
  • Perform rule-based controller tuning for current velocity and position loops
  • Develop or integrate FOC auto-tuning strategies
  • Analyze lab data to refine control performance and stability margins
  • Development Integration & Test
  • Support auto-code generation from control models where appropriate
  • Develop and execute SIL MIL and HIL test strategies
  • Support hardware bring-up debugging and system-level integration
  • Participate in design reviews code reviews and requirements definition


Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in motor control software development with deep hands-on experience in FOC-based motor control
  • Proven experience implementing motor control on real-time MCUs (TI C2000 NXP STM32 or similar); direct experience with F28003x/F280039 strongly preferred
  • Strong foundation in control theory power electronics and electric machines
  • Proficiency in model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink or similar) and embedded C/C for real-time applications
  • Experience with SIL/HIL/MIL testing environments and comfort working close to hardware in lab settings


Required Skills

  • Sensorless motor control algorithms
  • High-bandwidth current loops (1020 kHz)
  • Linear actuator control systems
  • Auto-code generation workflows
  • Functional safety or safety-critical systems exposure (DO-178 ISO 26262 concepts)
  • Aerospace automotive or robotics actuation systems background


Pay range and compensation package

$150000$250000 based on experience scope and internal equity

Eligible for bonus/equity where applicable

Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are 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.

About the CompanyAerospace is at a turning point costs are rising supply chains are strained and old ways of building cant keep up. Were breaking that mold. We move fast think big and combine start-up agility with deep aerospace expertise to design build and scale aircraft in ways the industry has ...