# Daniel Montes

> Navigation Algorithms Software Engineer @ Joby Aviation | Flight Sensors

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/danielmontes

Driven by a passion for innovation in Intelligent Systems. 

Specializing in Embedded Software and Systems Engineering for Autonomous Vehicles, I am dedicated to building the next generation of technology to address real-world challenges and make this world a better place.

I have close to 3 years of Research Experience in Autonomous Aircraft, developing innovative solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) using cutting-edge technologies and techniques.

As a Researcher, I have led and contributed to several exciting research projects, such as the development of a modular sensor system to reduce custom sensor implementation cost and increase sensor performance, a high-speed data acquisition system for measuring an aircraft's structural dynamics in flight, and a virtual sensor system powered by Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), implemented inside a compact computer cluster, for fault-tolerant control on UAVs. I have published and presented my research results in prestigious engineering research conferences, such as AIAA SciTech 2024 and AIAA Aviation 2022, and several more coming up.

I have a passion for learning, and enjoy working with diverse and talented teams, applying my knowledge and skills to real-world problems. I am eager to join an organization that shares my vision and values, and that can offer me challenging and rewarding opportunities to grow as an engineer and a researcher. 

I look forward to connecting with fellow professionals or discussing potential collaborations. Don't hesitate to reach out!

## Work Experience
### Navigation Algorithm Software Engineer @ Joby Aviation
Jan 2024 – Present | Santa Cruz, CA

### Graduate Researcher @ Saint Louis University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | St Louis, Missouri, United States
• Worked on incredibly exciting projects such as the AirCRAFT Lab’s Modular Sensor and Computing System, and the integration of a Compact Computer Cluster inside our UAVs for Real-Time, high-performance edge computing.
• Led several research projects as the Lead Embedded Systems Engineer, managing System, Hardware, and Software Architecture and Design, as well as ground and Flight testing and validation, in a very resource-constrained environment
• Published and presented research results in prestigious engineering conferences such as AIAA SciTech 2024 and AIAA Aviation 2022
• Mentored 30+ graduate and undergraduate students as the leader of the research lab, in projects ranging from high-maneuverability aircraft design to computer vision and machine learning

### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Saint Louis University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | St Louis, Missouri, United States
• Currently leading frequent guest lectures in MATLAB simulation and Embedded Systems, Hardware and Software Engineering for Junior to Graduate-level engineering students.
•  Mentored 10+ AUVSI/ASME competition teams on Electromechanical System Design, Embedded Software Engineering, Control System Design and Integration.
• Ran 6 different Engineering Classes and Labs, including Computer Aided Design, Analysis and Control of Linear Systems and Aerospace Lab for a total of 200+ students, with responsibilities including lecturing, answering questions, project consulting, grading and running laboratory experiments.
• Devised suitable lesson plans for classes along with professors and other teaching assistants.
• Coordinated, managed and met deadlines ensuring the proper functioning of the different class sections.

### Volunteer Research Assistant @ Saint Louis University
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | St Louis, Missouri, United States
• Led and contributed to several research projects, including the High‑Speed Data Acquisition System, RTOS and AUVSI SUAS Competition, as the Airplane Autonomy Lead.
• Promoted research projects and activities through new student recruitment and attendance to different events (SLU’s Club Fair, St. Louis Science Fair) as a representative of the laboratory.

### Mathematics Tutor @ Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
• Aided 10+ students per semester in college‑level Mathematics classes (College Algebra to Calculus III)


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Aerospace Engineering
Saint Louis University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Engineering
Saint Louis University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Saint Louis University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielmontestolon

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Last updated: 2026-04-11