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At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.\nHere, you won’t just take a job - you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.\nWe’re seeking a Senior Motor Control Engineer with deep technical expertise and a passion for building control systems that deliver precision, safety, and reliability. In this role, you won’t just write algorithms, you’ll own the control system architecture and lead the development and implementation of high-performance motor control algorithms for linear and rotary actuators. You will own the 20 kHz current control loop, as well as velocity and position control, running on real-time motor-control microcontrollers. Experience with real-time motor-control microcontrollers such as TI C2000, STM32, NXP, or comparable platforms. Familiarity with TI C2000, particularly the F280034SPN is a plus but not required.\nYou’ll work hands-on developing, validating, and launching aviation-grade actuation and motor-drive control systems, collaborating closely with Systems, Electrical, and Manufacturing teams to ensure robust integration, certification readiness, and alignment with ambitious company objectives. This role spans algorithm design, embedded implementation, modeling, calibration, and hardware bring-up, with direct responsibility for performance, robustness, and testability… as well as the opportunity to see your solutions take flight.\nKey Responsibilities\nMotor Control Algorithms & Architecture\nLead the design and implementation of motor control software for PMSM/ BLDCmotors\nOwn FOC-based current control (20 kHz loop), including torque, velocity, and position control\nDesign and maintain control architecture spanning current, velocity, and position loops\nDevelop sensor-based FOC, including encoder and current-sensor signal conditioning\nImplement sensor offset calibration and runtime compensation\nDevelop and evaluate sensorless control strategies where applicable\nEmbedded Implementation (TIC2000)\nImplement real-time motor control software on TIC2000 microcontrollers, specifically F280039Series or equivalent.\nConfigure and optimize PWMmodules\nConfigure and optimize ADCsampling and synchronization\nConfigure and optimize interrupt timing and control loop determinism\nDevelop low-level drivers and middleware as needed for motor control execution\nEnsure numerical stability, timing closure, and safe operation under all modes\nModeling & Control Design\nApply model-based design methodologies for control development and validation\nBuild and maintain motor, inverter, and actuator models across operating conditions\nPerform motor parameter identification and estimation to support robust control\nUse models to inform controller structure, gains, limits, and protection strategies\nController Tuning & Calibration\nPerform rule-based controller tuning for current, velocity, and position loops\nDevelop or integrate FOCauto-tuning strategies\nSupport calibration workflows for performance, robustness, and protection\nAnalyze lab data to refine control performance and stability margins\nDevelopment, Integration & Test\nSupport auto-code generation from control models where appropriate\nIntegrate motor control software with higher-level embedded systems\nDevelop and execute SIL, MIL, and HILtest strategies\nSupport hardware bring-up, debugging, and system-level integration\nParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and requirements definition\nAuthor clear technical documentation for algorithms, software, and test results\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of experience in motor control software development\nDeep hands-on experience with FOC-based motor control\nProven experience implementing motor control on MCUs (e.g. TI C2000, NXP, STM or similar)\nDirect experience with F28003x / F280039 strongly preferred\nStrong understanding of:\nControl theory\nPower electronics\nElectric machines\nReal-time embedded systems\nProficiency in Model-based design tools (e.g. MATLAB / Simulink or similar)\nProficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time applications\nExperience with SIL/ HIL/ MIL testing environments\nComfortable working close to hardware in lab environments\n\nPreferred / Bonus Experience\nSensorless motor control algorithms\nHigh-bandwidth current loops (≥10-20 kHz)\nLinear actuator control systems\nAuto-code generation workflows\nFunctional safety or safety-critical systems exposure (DO-178, ISO 26262 concepts)\nAerospace, automotive, or robotics actuation systems\nWhy This Role Matters\nYou will own the core control loops that determine actuator performance\nYour work directly affects precision, efficiency, and reliability of flight-critical systems\nYou’ll operate with real technical ownership; not just implementation tickets\nYou’ll help define how Neon Aero builds scalable, high-performance actuation platforms\nThis is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable.\n$150,000—$250,000 USD\nNeon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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