Are you passionate about solving complex engineering problems? Are you committed to developing well-executed and fully-realized products? Would you like to change the world? If so, Mission Motors is looking for you.
Located in a bright sunlit building in the heart of San Francisco's downtown SOMA district, Mission is a fast-paced, dynamic and extraordinary work environment. We are proud to come to work every day knowing we are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges and accelerating the future of electric vehicle technology.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about their work and passionate about making a difference. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes health benefits, the opportunity for equity and a lifestyle only a startup can provide. If you are ready to power the future, apply to one of the available positions today. Come join us!
We are looking for electrical, mechanical, software and industrial engineering interns and co-ops to help us design, test and build electric drive systems to power the next generation of electric vehicles. Our ongoing projects include battery systems, motors, controllers, vehicle software, and more. You will be a key contributor to the Mission Motors core technology team and have the opportunity to work alongside top engineers on some of the most cutting-edge electric vehicle programs in the world. Join a great team building exciting products and help develop the next generation of transportation!
We're looking for a software engineer with exceptional software development abilities and some experience with embedded systems. You will be a key contributor to the Mission Motors core technology team, writing firmware for multiple modules within the powertrain.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from accredited 4–year college or University
Experience with Linux and C++ development
Experience with embedded, resource–constrained systems
BONUS POINTS FOR EXPERIENCE WITH:
Real-time systems
Linear or non-linear control systems
Debugging electronic systems with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
Digital EE and peripheral interfacing
Microcontrollers such as Atmel AVR, Microchip PIC, TI C2000, ARM
CAN bus communications in a vehicle environment
Proven ability as a technical lead
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and development of next generation vehicle management systems
Design and development of next generation vehicle data collection systems
May include work on power electronic controls: motor control, battery charge controller
May include work on distributed battery management software and state of charge estimation
May include sophisticated vehicle control: lean angle estimation, traction control, wheelie control
Collaboration with mechanical, digital control, battery, and thermal engineers
Select new concepts and approaches for embedded software design
Actively participate in verification, validation, debugging, and testing of embedded software and systems
Interaction with component suppliers
The power electronics design engineer candidate should possess relevant experience in high current, high voltage power applications. Engineers with experience in high power switching techniques and thermal management of power electrical components is desired.
REQUIREMENTS:
Proven ability as a technical lead
Experience with inverter design and switch mode power supplies
Knowledge of power semiconductors - IGBTs and Mosfets
Knowledge of power circuits - busing, cabling, thermal management, gate drives, voltage isolation requirements
Electronics debug skills: PCBA debug in complex systems; experience using multimeter, oscilloscopes, current measurement techniques, signal and spectrum analyzers, and other tools
Schematic capture and board layout tools
Expertise with design for manufacturing and production test methods
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead responsibility for design and development of high power circuits. Potential projects include:
Work with component vendors to select and qualify parts to meet system architecture needs
Prototype assembly and testing to validate hardware
Collaborative work with electrical, mechanical, battery, and thermal design engineers
Updated November 1, 2011
The candidate should possess relevant experience in embedded and mixed signal systems. Experience in design for automotive environments is desired.
REQUIREMENTS:
Proven ability as a technical lead
Experience in the following areas:
Familiarity with embedded software
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead responsibility for design and development of digital, analog, and mixed signal electronics
Work with component vendors to select and qualify parts to meet system architecture needs
Lead creation of electrical component/system specifications, component/system DFMEA, and other electrical design documents
Recognize, champion and implement cost reductions, product & process improvements
Shepherd hardware through regulatory compliance process
Prototype assembly and testing to validate hardware
Collaborative work with electrical, mechanical, battery, and thermal design engineers
REQUIREMENTS:
Proven ability as a technical lead
3 years of experience in a systems engineering role
Experience managing product development process activities and deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Experience with system level design of complex electromechanical devices
BS in a relevant engineering discipline
Understanding of vehicle architecture and electronic systems is strongly desired
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure adherence to internal or customer mandated product development process
Manage creation and maintenance of product development and release documents
Support improvements to internal product development process
Manage technical interactions between software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams during product development
Support creation of product technical requirements
Serve as customer point of contact for all high level technical interactions
Lead creation and maintenance of overall product technical architecture
Lead design activities associated with product integration into customer system
Serve as owner for high level system metrics (size, weight, cost, etc)
Lead system design reviews and manage system level trade-offs in order to optimize product performance
Participate in design reviews, dFMEAs, etc.
Support resolution of all system design issues during development, verification, and validation activities
Manage technical project schedule and prototype status schedule
Maintain an understanding of best practices and appropriate development standards associated with electric vehicle powertrain design and development
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in Business Process Improvement in multiple disciplines
Experience creating effective process and capabilities with minimal resources
Experience implementing IT systems for quality management and document control
Experience working in quality systems within a manufacturing organization
A desire to work in a fast paced work environment
Capable of finding effective solutions despite starting with little data and ambiguous information
Effective project management skills
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer
BONUS POINTS FOR EXPERIENCE WITH:
An MS or an MBA
An understanding of automotive quality systems, including PPAP and APQP
Experience setting up a document control system
Experience in ISO 9001 certification
At least 2 years of automotive experience
A passion for transportation and motorized vehicles
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, improve and maintain information flow and storage throughout the company
Manage how documents and records are created and stored throughout the company.
Ensure compliance documents are easily added, quickly found and always tracable
Lead the company in becoming ISO 9001 Compliant
Lead different departments in applying continuous improvement techniques to improve general business processes throughout the company
Encourage the team to improve business process and document control throughout the company
The Powertrain Systems Marketing Manager is a vital node between engineering, sales, and early-stage clients. The position will leverage a significant knowledge of EV systems and the EV industry to help Mission create and sell differentiated solutions. The position will have a substantial impact on the success of Mission Motors and the future of electric vehicle technology.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field
An MS or MBA
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: automotive, cleantech, EVs, EV components, or battery systems
A technical understanding of EV systems
A working knowledge of the EV component landscape: products, companies, trends and the levers that impact the industry
Demonstrated experience in structured research and analysis
Advanced Excel modeling skills
A passion for electric drive systems and the drive to commercialize them
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer
BONUS POINTS FOR EXPERIENCE WITH:
Knowledge of applicable standards (SAE, ISO, etc)
Previous technical marketing experience
Experience in grant writing
A passion for human transportation, motorized vehicles and/or motorsports
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research and analysis of the EV and EV component industries
Identify significant product and market opportunities for Mission
Work closely with R&D to establish product marketing requirements
Develop product positioning and spec sheets
Serve as technical expert to the sales team and early-stage clients
Conduct pre-phase systems engineering as part of business development process
Co-author white papers and/or case studies
Provide support in contract negotiations
Limited travel required
We are looking for interns interested in marketing, business development, strategy, or operations to help Mission grow and build electric drive systems to power the next generation of electric vehicles. Our ongoing projects include battery systems, motors, controllers, vehicle software, and more. You will be a key contributor to the Mission Motors team and have the opportunity to work alongside the business team within the most cutting-edge electric vehicle programs in the world. Join a great team building exciting products and help develop the next generation of transportation!