Staff Engineer, BMS Embedded Software

Staff Engineer, Battery Management SystemCarlsbad, 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 create requirements, design, implement, debug and validate code for Aptera's battery management system (BMS).What you'll doImplementation and validation of key features within the High Voltage BMS systemSynthesize requirements to design, code, document and debug BMS or other embedded softwareAnalyze schematics and HW component datasheets 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 reviewsWork hard, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional productsQualificationsProficient in C programming, with an understanding of C++Experience in Bare-Metal Embedded SystemsComfortable with High Voltage distributed BMS systemsStrong knowledge of functional safetyHigh standards for code quality, maintainability and performanceExperience in Linux development environmentsExperience in git repo managementExperience in PythonExperience in documenting, publishing and shipping production codeExperience with HW test using power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.Comfortable 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 QualificationsKnowledge of major electric vehicle (EV) sub-systems and architectureComfortable with Jira for bug tracking and traceabilityFamiliarity with distributed vehicle control distributed systems via CAN bus and LIN busTeam StructureIndividual contributor within the Embedded Software Team; collaborate with other teams and individuals, as necessaryRequired Experience10+ years of pure software development with 3+ years of BMS experience including HV distributed 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