Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Energy Management System Control Engineering team is dedicated to researching and developing control algorithms for power distribution and redundancy management in our HV distribution system and Energy Storage System (ESS). The Sr. Algorithm Engineer is responsible for developing algorithm requirements, conducting research and development, and verifying algorithms after implementation. They work closely with other Hardware, Software, and Cell Engineers in the Battery team, as well as other multi-functional team members, to establish algorithm requirements and ensure traceability. They also support integration testing at the Powertrain, ESS system, or Aircraft level.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Develop Diagnostic Algorithms for detecting and mitigating faults for energy storage and distribution systems with redundancy
• Develop a strategy to identify faulty systems and select the functioning system from redundant sources
• Research & develop algorithms for in-range fault detection, operate through failure design considering system reaction times for faulty data and fault detection latencies
• Develop functionally safe control architectures for safety critical systems to be used in aerospace applications
• Simulation and verification of models and algorithms developed using MIL, SIL, PIL, and HIL techniques at HV battery systems or at the HV power distribution level and support similar activities at the system level (System in the Loop testing)
• Optimization of algorithms and control loops to work within real-time computer resource constraints like CPU cycles, memory, and power consumption
• May require up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in Control Systems Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated diagnostic algorithm development experience in automotive or aerospace industries (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in developing algorithms to detect continuity faults and in-range faults and take action to mitigate the effects of the fault
• Ability to create control algorithms for fault tolerant systems with redundancy management for a product in service
• Experience in developing control algorithms and software for safety-critical applications compliance to DO178C standards; Understanding of DO-178C compliance for SW development is required
• Proficiency in using modeling and analysis tools like MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape, or others
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C is vital for developing real-time applications
• Experience in implementing diagnostic algorithms in C and C in embedded environments
• Have an understanding of battery cell characteristics, the operational characteristics of electrical components, and the possible failure modes of sensors and actuators
• Excellent skills required in technical communication and reliance on data for issue resolution and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience with DFMEA preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).