Controls Engineer, Propulsion
Location
Irvine, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$107,000 - $134,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-04
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement control algorithms for core vehicle-propulsion features.
- Refactor and improve existing code for scalability across new vehicle programs.
- Collaborate with systems engineers to define software feature requirements.
- Work with Vehicle Dynamics engineers to optimize vehicle performance.
- Develop Python-based vehicle dynamics models for testing environments.
- Test control algorithms in simulated and real-world environments.
- Design and implement software diagnostics for failure modes.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, software engineering, or related fields (Masters preferred).
- Knowledge of control theory principles (PID, stability analysis, etc.).
- Minimum 1 year of engineering experience in automotive or aerospace.
- Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with firmware development tools (e.g., git, Gtest).
- Familiarity with automotive data-logging tools (Vector CANalyzer/CANape, Dewesoft).
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
