Alameda, CA - Makani Power Inc.
<a href="http://www.makanipower.com" >http://www.makanipower.com</a>
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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