Senior Motor Control Engineer

The role

The Senior Motor Control Engineer will own control system architecture and lead the development of high-performance motor control algorithms for linear and rotary actuators. This role involves algorithm design, embedded implementation, modeling, calibration, and hardware bring-up.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of motor control software for PMSM / BLDC motors
• Own FOC -based current control (20 kHz loop), including torque, velocity, and position control
• Design and maintain control architecture spanning current, velocity, and position loops
• Develop sensor-based FOC, including encoder and current-sensor signal conditioning
• Implement sensor offset calibration and runtime compensation
• Develop and evaluate sensorless control strategies where applicable
• Implement real-time motor control software on TI C2000 microcontrollers
• Configure and optimize PWM modules, ADC sampling, and interrupt timing
• Apply model-based design methodologies for control development and validation
• Develop and execute SIL, MIL, and HIL test strategies

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motor control software development
• Deep hands-on experience with FOC -based motor control
• Proven experience implementing motor control on MCUs (e.g. TI C2000, NXP, STM or similar)
• Strong understanding of control theory
• Strong understanding of power electronics
• Strong understanding of electric machines
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems
• Proficiency in Model-based design tools (e.g. MATLAB / Simulink or similar)
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time applications
• Experience with SIL / HIL / MIL testing environments
• Comfortable working close to hardware in lab environments

Nice to have

• Direct experience with F28003x / F280039
• Familiarity with TI C2000, particularly the F280034SPN
• Sensorless motor control algorithms
• High-bandwidth current loops (≥10–20 kHz)
• Linear actuator control systems
• Auto-code generation workflows
• Functional safety or safety-critical systems exposure (DO-178, ISO 26262 concepts)
• Aerospace, automotive, or robotics actuation systems

Before you apply

• All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment

About the company

Neon Aero, Inc is an aerospace company that combines start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft. They leverage automation, AI-driven tools, and a digital backbone to accelerate innovation.