Software Control Engineer

About the Company

Aerospace is at a turning point, costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can't keep up. 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.

Here, 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.

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Controls and Software 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 control system architecture, lead critical design processes, and see your solutions take flight. You'll work hands-on developing, validating, and launching advanced control systems for aviation-grade actuators, motor drives, and embedded controllers. Along the way, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, from Systems and Electrical Engineering to Manufacturing and Program Management, ensuring seamless integration, certification readiness, and alignment with bold company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system development from start to finish: capture requirements, design, model, verify, and optimize algorithms for vector control, speed, torque, position regulation, state machines, and power sequencing.
• Elevate design practices by developing processes, methodologies, and best practices that raise the bar on quality, compliance, and efficiency.
• Translate system needs into solutions, working closely with Systems Engineering to define specifications and interfaces.
• Guide communication protocol development, creating and reviewing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for CAN, ARINC 825, and other aviation bus standards.
• Oversee hardware-software integration, leading validation through HIL testing, simulation, and field trials.
• Drive certification readiness, preparing test plans and compliance artifacts, and partnering with Quality and Regulatory teams to support audits.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration, aligning efforts across Program Management, Systems, Electrical, Software, Test, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain control system integrity, managing configuration, documentation, and version control for traceability and lifecycle compliance.
• Influence at a strategic level, contributing to technical roadmaps and presenting to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in control algorithm design, simulation, and real-time validation with MATLAB/Simulink, and a track record of launched/fielded products.
• Strong software development skills in C, C++, and Python, with proven expertise in verification and validation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• Deep expertise in vector (field-oriented) control, torque/speed/position regulation, and safety-critical state machine design.
• Extensive experience with ICDs and communication buses including CAN and ARINC 825.
• Hands-on background in HIL testing, rapid prototyping, and lab data analytics.
• Familiarity with aviation certification standards (DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754/4761).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, prioritize resources, and deliver complex projects on schedule.
• Self-motivated with exceptional problem-solving acumen and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative mindset with proactive stakeholder engagement, fostering open communication and transparency.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills

• Control algorithm design
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Software development in C, C++, and Python
• Verification and validation expertise
• Vector control and state machine design

Preferred Skills

• Experience with aviation certification standards
• Hands-on HIL testing experience
• Prototyping and lab data analytics