Staff Firmware Engineer - Motors

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Staff Firmware Engineer - Motors in USA new

Zipline
Full time
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USA
10/24/2026
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South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

Design estimators and controllers for propulsion motors and actuators in collaboration with the vehicle controls team.
Implement motor controllers in C++ for bare-metal ARM microcontrollers and write peripheral drivers for new motor-controller hardware.
Validate firmware on the bench and during flight tests.
Improve flight-software reliability through fault-management strategies and hardware- and software-in-the-loop testing.
Build vehicle simulations in Rust for firmware validation and regression testing.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up and validate new inverter designs.
Build and maintain automated fleet-performance monitoring systems to direct maintenance activity.

Requirements

Fluency in C or C++ and enthusiasm for writing Rust and Python.
Mastery of nonlinear estimation techniques and classical control theory.
Some experience with mechatronic control systems through hobby projects or professional work.
Experience working across embedded environments, including bare metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux.
Experience supporting real-world robotic systems, including handling edge cases and rare events for safety, reliability, and performance.
Systems-engineering mindset and ability to solve problems beyond the core technical area.
Strong executive communication skills for explaining technical work to nontechnical stakeholders.
Must be able to work onsite in South San Francisco, California.
Background in electronics design is appreciated but not required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off.
Equity compensation may be included in the total compensation package.
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses may be included.
Onsite work in South San Francisco, California.

Salary: $210k - $250k/yr

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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