Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for major airlines. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Design & develop control algorithms for high‑voltage (400–800 VDC) motor/generator drives, active rectifiers, and DC/DC converters for aircraft propulsion. Build and maintain high‑fidelity propulsion models (machines, SiC inverters/rectifiers, DC‑link, batteries, turbines/propulsors, sensors/actuators) in MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, and PLECS/PSIM; perform parameter identification from lab/rig data and ensure tight model‑to‑hardware correlation.
What they're looking for
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Power Electronics, or related field (BS with strong relevant experience considered)
- 5+ years designing, simulating, and validating motor‑drive/converter controls for high‑power systems
- Deep expertise in PMSM control: d‑q transforms, discrete control design, SVPWM/DPWM, bandwidth/stability analysis, flux‑weakening, and MTPA/MTPV
- Hands‑on modeling skills in MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape, Embedded Coder) and PLECS/PSIM, demonstrated parameter ID, system identification, and statistical/model‑fit validation against test data
- Experience with HIL toolchains and test automation (Typhoon/OPAL‑RT/Speedgoat, Python/MATLAB scripting, Git‑based CI for models and code)
- Proven ability to take algorithms from model to real‑time DSP implementation, debug with lab instrumentation, and document results crisply
More about this role
Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.
To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We’re deploying aircraft with launch partners ( Fiji Airways , Honeywell , Aramex , US Navy) beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract.
We’re a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops ( completed transition flight faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we’ve been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for...
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