Alameda, CA - Makani Power Inc.
www.makanipower.com
Control Systems Software Engineer
Makani Power, Inc. is seeking a control systems software engineer to develop the flight controller and simulation environment for a utility scale airborne wind turbine.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 - Develop and maintain airborne wind turbine simulation environment
 - Develop fault-tolerant flight software architecture
 - Implement control system algorithms
 - Write automated diagnostic tools for flight critical sensors and actuators
 - Write unit tests for key flight controller and simulation components 
 - Work with close-knit team to develop the software that controls the future of wind power
REQUIRED SKILLS:
 - BS or MS in computer science or related field (Ph.D. is a plus)
 - Extensive experience with C/C++
 - Knowledge of control theory and digital signal processing
 - Experience developing high-reliability embedded software
HIGHLY DESIRED:
 - Experience with autonomous aerial vehicles or other robotic systems
 - Experience with C programming for real-time, embedded systems
 - Knowledge of MISRA-C, JPL, or equivalent coding standards for high-reliability software
 - Experience with real-time Linux or VxWorks
 - Experience with DO-178B software certification
 - Knowledge of aerodynamics and dynamic simulation
 - Python and Bash scripting
 - R/C plane enthusiast and pilot
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