THE PURPOSE:

The Engineers of the Control Compute team will be within the Software Engineering Function. The team works with other teams to specify, develop and maintain the hardware electronics control units for the control systems of Hyperloop - for safety critical real-time and other uses.

Ultimately, we will design reliable, scalable, real-time (or near-real time) applications that make Hyperloop One a reality. We are seeking candidates with various levels of experience to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Los Angeles facility. 

THE ROLE:

• Deliver multiple safety critical ECUs, with a variety of CPU / FPGA hardware to meet strict environmental specifications.
• Work closely with Architecture and Software teams to ensure compatibility, certification standards, and safety standards are observed.
• Work with third party collaboration partners to use and set industry standards.
• Keep a customer focused mindset, prioritizing developer productivity and application uptime.
• Champion processes and procedures across the organization.
• Communicate, present, and defend opinions concerning development decisions in a productive and diplomatic fashion.tr

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Experience of electronic control unit design and development.
• Experience of embedded systems within Automotive, Trains or Aerospace.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to conduct research into issues and products as required. 
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language and visuals. 
• Highly self-motivated and directed. 
• Keen attention to detail. 
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of performance tools, metrics and benchmarks.
• Proven project experience in managing safety critical compute hardware designs and development.
• Working proficiency and excellent communication skills in verbal and written English.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Experience with ARM, x86 and a variety of FPGAs.
• Experience in packaging, EMC, and connector requirements.
• Experience utilizing a range of third party suppliers to outsource and all elements of hardware development.
• Experience managing hardware compute developments, or in similar role.
• Proven industry experience building and maintaining embedded platforms.

Hyperloop One is an Equal Employment Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Hyperloop One will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the “Ban the Box” legislation.