Software Controls Engineer
Optimal Staffing - Dearborn, MI
Apply NowJob Description
Position Description:Develop chassis (brakes, steering, suspension) control algorithms for advanced chassis systems to deliver vehicle attributes, including control architecture selection, algorithm simulation, implementation, and verification and validation via leveraging a combination of model-in-the-loop (MIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and vehicle test environment. Leverage, subsystem- and component-level CAE models to analyze dynamic systems and complex system interactions, and to support concept analysis and verification, parameter optimization, and controls/design verification and validation. Define and review physical system testing and characterization to validate CAE models and guide vehicle and control system design. Control algorithm implementation on embedded controllers. Support the quality process workstreams (P-diagrams, FMEAs, requirements development, functional safety - ISO26262).Skills Required:Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using Python, Matlab, Simulink or StateflowExperience with standard systems engineering tools including boundary diagrams, fault tree analyses, FMEAs, P-diagrams, etc.Knowledge of ISO26262 Automotive Functional Safety standardFamiliarity with AUTOSAR standards and tools for automotive software developmentProblem-solving skills with a passion for new technology developmentDemonstrated effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and timelinesExperience Required:3+ years experience in dynamic systems and embedded real-time controls development for automotive or similarly complex electromechanical systems, including C or C++Subject matter expertise in chassis (brakes, steering, suspension) system hardware and controlUnderstanding of automotive powertrain systems and controls (including hybrids), with fundamental knowledge of dynamics, hydraulics, electric machines, batteries and mechatronicsEducation Required:Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field with emphasis on control systemsPosition is Hybrid - Currently onsite Tuesday-Thursday
Created: 2025-01-15