
Odys Aviation
Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for major airlines
What Odys Aviation does
Odys Aviation (formerly Craft Aero) builds vertical take-off and landing aircraft for major airlines. We cut travel time in half on the world’s busiest routes by using city helipads and local airports. The company founders are electric propulsion and automotive manufacturing experts who have spent their careers electrifying transportation systems at Virgin Hyperloop, GoogleX, Volvo, and Fisker Automotive. We’ve won two USAF Agility Prime contracts, have pre-orders and options for more than 1,000 aircraft.
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What the role involves
About Odys 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 <u>Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle</u> 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 (<u>Fiji Airways</u>, <u>Honeywell</u>, <u>Aramex</u>, 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 (<u>completed transition flight</u> 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 this challenge our entire lives. Responsibilities Apply core electrical engineering principles to design, evaluate, and improve electrical systems and subsystems Execute battery test profiles, performance characterization, and validation activities Support BMS hardware and software development, including protection and safety functions Design and document aircraft-grade wire and cable harnesses using Rapid Harness or similar tools Fabricate, assemble, modify, test, and troubleshoot prototype and production-level harnesses and electrical assemblies Design prototype PCBs (daughter boards, signal conditioning, interfaces) using Altium Designer Build and maintain electrical integration and system-level test rigs Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components in accordance with engineering and test procedures Diagnose electrical faults, perform soldering and rework, and maintain electrical hardware Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, flight testing and systems engineers during prototype development and testing Participate in technical training as needed and apply new knowledge to engineering tasks Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred) 2–5 years of relevant industry experience (aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics, or similar fields) Strong understanding of low-voltage battery systems and BMS hardware/software architectures Hands-on experience with electronics prototyping and power tools (soldering, crimping, wiring, thermal imaging, multimeters, etc.) Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systems Experience working in fast-paced engineering environments with frequent design iterations Ability to debug complex electrical issues methodically and independently Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional engineering teams Proficiency with MS Office and CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and Altium Designer
What the role involves
About Odys 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 <u>Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle</u> 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 (<u>Fiji Airways</u>, <u>Honeywell</u>, <u>Aramex</u>, 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 (<u>completed transition flight</u> 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 this challenge our entire lives. About The Role Are you passionate about building and integrating the software systems that make advanced unmanned aircraft fly autonomously and reliably? Do you thrive at the intersection of embedded development, real-time data processing, and complex system integration? If so, we invite you to join our engineering team as Software Engineer – Systems Integration. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of our on-board and ground software architectures — enabling robust command & control, payload management, and autonomous operations. You will work closely with avionics, systems, and GCS teams to deliver safe, reliable, certifiable, and high-performance software for our dual-use UAS platform. This is a hands-on, cross-disciplinary engineering position combining embedded development, application programming, system integration, and field validation. You will be central to how our UAS core functions — from navigation to payload control — connect and perform as a unified system. Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded and application-level software for UAS subsystems including flight control, mission logic, communication links, and payload interfaces. Integrate avionics, sensors, and payloads into a cohesive onboard system — including autopilot, navigation, vision, electrical, mechanical, and power management components. Contribute to the integration between airborne software and the Ground Control Station (GCS), enabling robust telemetry, video, and C2 links. Implement real-time communication and streaming protocols (e.g., MAVLink, Ethernet, CAN, RTSP, UDP, or proprietary links). Lead software-hardware integration, debugging, and validation using SIL/HIL test setups and during ground or flight test campaigns. Develop automated test environments and contribute to CI/CD workflows for software delivery and regression testing. Support requirements definition, ICD documentation, and traceability for software and integration tasks in collaboration with system engineering. Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to ensure compliance with redundancy, fault tolerance, and safety design principles. Participate in software reviews, interface discussions, integration planning, and verification & validation activities across hardware and software domains. Analyze flight logs and system data to characterize system performance, identify system improvements and software optimization opportunities. Contribute to the development of onboard autonomy features including sensing, detection, and vision-based navigation. Required Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or
What the role involves
About Odys 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 <u>Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle</u> 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 (<u>Fiji Airways</u>, <u>Honeywell</u>, <u>Aramex</u>, 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 (<u>completed transition flight</u> 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 this challenge our entire lives. About The Role Odys Aviation is pioneering next-generation hybrid-electric aircraft to make sustainable high-speed regional travel a reality. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will be at the core of our powertrain development, designing and optimizing high-voltage inverters, converters, and motor controllers for our UAV (Laila) and eVTOL (Alta) programs. This role is critical to advancing our high-power, high-frequency switching power electronics stage platforms, tightly coupled embedded controls and fault-resilient propulsion architectures. You will be a hands-on engineer, independently driving hardware design from concept to prototype and validation, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards (ARP4754B, DO-178C, DO-254). Working closely with propulsion, embedded systems, and flight controls teams, you will lay the technical foundation for Odys’ powertrain systems and help scale the team as the company grows. Responsibilities Design & Develop high-voltage(400-800VDC) inverters, converters, motor controllers, power filters, and gate drivers for aircraft propulsion. End-to-end hardware development, including characterization of high-power switching devices, designing double-pulse test setups, optimizing DC bulk capacitor selection, and developing thermal management and fault protection strategies. Perform high-fidelity simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE to validate and optimize hardware designs. Integrate hardware with embedded controllers, ensuring robust gate driver design, PMSM motor control, and real-time system monitoring. Ensure compliance with aerospace certification standards (ARP4754B, DO-178C, DO-254) and document design decisions for regulatory approval. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to test, troubleshoot, and refine designs through iterative prototyping. Lead hands-on validation efforts, including lab testing, debugging, and system integration with propulsion and flight hardware. Requirements Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing high-voltage power electronics. Deep expertise in SiC MOSFET-based inverter/converter design, gate driver circuitry, and HV system protection. Strong understanding of PMSM motor control, embedded systems, and fault detection & mitigation. Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE for powertrain analysis. Ability to work independently, meet critical milestones, and drive projects from concept to hardware validation. Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace or eVTOL powertrain development and familiarity with aircraft certification processes. Expertise in D
What the role involves
About Odys 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 <u>Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle</u> 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 (<u>Fiji Airways</u>, <u>Honeywell</u>, <u>Aramex</u>, 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 (<u>completed transition flight</u> 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 this challenge our entire lives. Responsibilities 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. Architect and tune discrete‑time current/voltage/speed/torque loops (FOC with MTPA/MTPV, flux‑weakening), SVPWM/DPWM, PLLs, and digital filters with documented stability margins. Stand up MIL/SIL/HIL environments (Typhoon HIL/OPAL‑RT/Speedgoat); create automated regression and fault‑injection tests; release real‑time model variants and close model‑vs‑bench gaps. Implement production‑quality embedded controls via Embedded Coder or C/C++ on TI C2000‑class DSPs, including diagnostics, FDIR, safe‑state behavior, and fixed‑point implementation. Establish a governed propulsion‑model library and data pipeline: version control, CI for models, validation metrics, requirements traceability, and calibrated datasets from iron‑bird/ground testing. Lead model‑based trade studies and optimization to evaluate performance, safety, and cost across propulsion configurations; deliver clear recommendations and design artifacts. Collaborate with hardware, battery/BMS, thermal, mechanical, and flight‑controls teams to define ICDs and real‑time comms (CAN/CAN‑FD/Ethernet); support dyno/iron‑bird bring‑up and tuning. Drive EMI‑aware control strategies and modulation/switching‑frequency schedules for SiC stages; manage DC‑link ripple, torque ripple, circulating currents, and acoustic/noise constraints. Produce engineering deliverables—control design specs, modeling reports, calibration/tuning guides, and verification evidence—aligned with aerospace development practices. Requirements 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
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