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240000.00 - 285000.00 USD / Year
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The team is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer to develop and calibrate world class stability and traction controls software. You will take on the full software development life cycle from concept and modeling through calibration, validation, and release. You will help shape next-generation vehicle dynamics, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you adapt quickly and enjoy solving challenging engineering problems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and calibrate steering, stability and/or traction control algorithms
  • Work with cross-functional partners to define and deliver control features
  • Define handling metrics and objective maneuvers
  • support data analysis, and pass/fail evaluation
  • Build and integrate control algorithms for vehicle dynamics and related functions
  • Develop and execute test cases both in-vehicle and in simulation
  • Develop and maintain simulation models to validate estimators and control solutions
  • Identify, track, and troubleshoot software issues using vehicle and dyno logs
  • Drive system-level integration issue resolution across software, firmware, and vehicle domains

Requirements:

  • Masters or PhD in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, including model-based design, Stateflow, and developing automation scripts
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals (e.g., understeer/oversteer, tire dynamics)
  • Direct development and calibration experience in one or more of the following systems (Traction Control, VDC/ESP, ABS, AWD, Torque Vectoring, Electronic limited slip differential)
  • Experience developing and validating control algorithms through simulation and in-vehicle or dyno testing
  • Familiarity with embedded automotive software workflows

Nice to have:

  • Experience with state estimation techniques (e.g., observers, Kalman filters)
  • Real-time embedded systems and/or sensor fusion background
  • Experience with automotive communication networks (e.g., CAN, etherCAT) and tools such as Vector CANalyzer or CANape
  • Familiarity with version-control and CI tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins)
  • Background in adaptive or robust control and/or system identification
What we offer:
  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
  • Flexible time off
  • 401(k) match

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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