Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer Job at ALSO (Palo Alto)

Senior Vehicle Dynamics Controls Developer

Our team is working on advanced control methods to design and develop driveline ...

Location

Canada , Markham; Oshawa

Salary:

115000.00 - 164600.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience in controls system development
Knowledge of control system integration and testing of hardware and software
Knowledge of controller hardware design and failure modes of electronic modules
Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and serial data communications architectures
Knowledge of system, software, and hardware requirements development and validation
Knowledge of change management
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Demonstrated proficiency in project management skills
Experienced at planning, preparing for and leading meetings

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and development of various features such as trailer braking, electronics locking differentials, eLSD in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Develop and implement control and diagnostic algorithms using advanced tools such as MATLAB or C
Support the development of requirements and ensure compliance with safety and government regulations
Analyze vehicle dynamic conditions and provide feedback on feature/system design
Define software unit tests, conduct hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle tests, and ensure thorough software testing
Support resolution of vehicle, plant, or customer issues related to controls and calibration
Mentor new team members to foster capability growth and knowledge sharing

What we offer

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive
Life insurance plans
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan
Global recognition program
Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Fulltime

Controls, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer (GN&C Senior Engineer)

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance, Navigation, and Control ...

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

July 31, 2026

Requirements

A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of a PhD with at least 9 years of experience, a master’s with at least 13 years of experience, or BS with at least 15 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen and have a state STAR/REAL ID/Driver’s License that is Federal Government compliant. Proficiency modeling, simulating, and analyzing the performance of satellites, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and/or missiles in the time domain using parametric, Monte Carlo, and statistical techniques
Demonstrated ability to design ADCS systems (PID, state space, etc.) and analyze ADCS performance including jitter analysis and stability analysis in the time and frequency domain (Nicols, Bode, Nyquist, Root Locus, etc.)
Capability to model spacecraft components/subsystems such as: mass properties, Thrust Vector Control (TVC) actuators, Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, reaction wheels, slosh, pogo, rigid and/or flexible body dynamics
Understanding of and simulation of orbital mechanics and trajectories for spacecraft and launch vehicles in Systems Tool Kit (STK) or equivalent tools
Programming in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++. This includes debugging and improving the efficiency of simulation tools
Experience in performing software development, verification, and validation
Must be detail oriented and self-motivated that can work independently taking projects from start to finish without much oversight
Must also be able to work collaboratively with other team members both locally and remote at other facilities or vendors
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Job Responsibility

Review and analyze the mission design and/or the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) design of Golden Dome providers, perform independent verification and/or validation of contractor results where necessary, and identify risks in the providers’ proposed concepts and designs
Review and co-develop Concepts of Operations (ConOps) for in-space technology demonstration satellite bus contractors and proposed missions, including operational modes, mission phases, state transitions, nominal and contingency operations, and command and control architecture
Review, analyze, and simulate (in Systems Tool Kit (STK) or equivalent) in-space deployer platform trajectories, including orbital mechanics validation, orbital variation analysis of deployed assets, and evaluation of deployment sequencing and phasing strategies
Review, analyze, and independently simulate in-space deployer pointing stability performance and detumble requirements for deployed assets, including analysis of angular rates, momentum management, disturbance torques, separation dynamics, and time-to-stabilization for deployed payloads
Review, analyze, and independently simulate pointing accuracy and stability of multiple assets within the Golden Dome architecture, including jitter analysis, slew rate performance, target tracking capabilities, line-of-sight stability, attitude knowledge and control error budgets, and inter-satellite relative attitude coordination
Review and assist with technology maturation efforts through the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale for ultimate incorporation into Golden Dome assets, including assessment of development progress, identification of technical gaps, evaluation of test and validation approaches, and recommendations for advancement criteria
Attend offsite Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with providers and subcontractors to review technical progress, assess design maturity, provide independent technical evaluation, and identify integration risks and mitigation strategies
Attend regular status meetings with NASA management and critical stakeholders to provide technical briefings, communicate risk assessments, report on provider performance, and coordinate inter-agency technical activities.

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Fulltime

Senior Design Release Engineer - Vehicle Sensing Hardware

Our Mission: At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Throu...

Location

United States , Warren

Salary:

Not provided

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Highly motivated individual contributor who has knowledge of vehicle sensing hardware
desire to work as a Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE)
broad technical knowledge combined with creative and independent thinking

Job Responsibility

Oversee design and validation for sensing system hardware, calibrations, and application software
Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the sensing system hardware components into the vehicle
Support DFMEA development and updates
Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and ICD templates
Author Engineering Work Orders to release the components for prototype and production vehicles
Prepare timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met
Troubleshoot component and vehicle level issues utilizing the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira)
Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications (CTS) for sensing component hardware
Close the Loop on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices, GM Specifications, Statement of Requirements, Template, etc.)
Work cross-functionally within GM, coordinating multiple suppliers

What we offer

Bonus potential
Health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts

Fulltime

Dynamics, Controls, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Subject Matter Expert

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required
Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of a PhD with at least 19 years of experience, a master’s with at least 23 years of experience, or BS with at least 25 years of experience
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to work problems from first principles, including derivation of dynamics equations of motion, including both nonlinear equations and linear state equations and integrate subsystem models into larger simulations
Proficiency modeling, simulating, and analyzing the performance of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and landers in the time domain using parametric, Monte Carlo, and statistical techniques
Experience analyzing control stability in the frequency domain (Nichols, Bode, Nyquist, Root Locus, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to design flight control systems (PID, state space, etc.) and perform actuator allocation (manual jet selection, quadratic programming, pseudo inverse, etc.)
Modeling of spacecraft components/subsystems such as: Thrust Vector Control (TVC) actuators, Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, slosh, pogo, rigid and/or flexible body dynamics
Programming in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++
Including debugging and improving the efficiency of simulation tools

Job Responsibility

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project/program team members
Develop and/or oversee the development, verification, and validation of launch vehicle, spacecraft, and lander control systems
Model, develop, simulate, and analyze launch vehicle, spacecraft, and lander dynamics and control system performance and stability
Resolve complex problems pertaining to the design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of control systems and 6-DoF models and simulations
Develop, modify, maintain, and improve software simulations, tools, and scripts
Periodically analyze HLS partner’ flight data and present findings to NASA management
Create, edit, and debug software written in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape
Configure, conduct, and analyze 6-DoF Monte Carlo simulations
Conduct trades studies and/or sensitivity analyses related to launch vehicles and spacecraft control
Mentor junior engineers in conducting control system modeling, simulation, and analysis

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Fulltime

GNC Engineer (Controls)

Support control design and evaluation for Mach’s fixed-wing aircraft. You’ll own...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

140000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
0-5 years designing, analyzing and fielding flight control systems for fixed-wing aircraft or high-performance UAVs, including flight test
Deep knowledge of flight dynamics, stability/controllability, and actuator/sensor modeling
Familiarity with modern C++ for embedded real-time implementations
strong MATLAB/Simulink/Python for modeling, ID, and analysis
Familiarity with verification workflows (SIL/HIL), requirements traceability, and safety reviews
Familiarity with modern software workflows (git, code review, issue tracking) and data/telemetry analysis

Job Responsibility

Design control systems within defined architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles
Design and implement control laws accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise as part of the controls team
Participate in system identification and aerodynamic model development from wind-tunnel, CFD, and flight-test data
Execute verification & validation work: SIL/HIL campaigns, Monte Carlo, and flight-readiness criteria
communicate findings to the team and program leadership
Participate in flight-test planning and execution
analyze logs, tune controllers, and iterate safely and quickly
Learn from the controls team, carry your work through design/code reviews to meet roadmap goals and milestones

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare
dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
continuing education
training
career growth

Fulltime

Principal Controls Engineer

Own the control architecture for Mach’s fixed-wing aircraft. You’ll lead the des...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

220000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
8+ years designing and fielding flight control systems for fixed-wing aircraft or high-performance UAVs, including flight test
Deep knowledge of flight dynamics, stability/controllability, and actuator/sensor modeling
Proficiency in modern C++ for embedded real-time implementations
strong MATLAB/Python for modeling, ID, and analysis
Demonstrated ownership of verification workflows (SIL/HIL), requirements traceability, and safety reviews
Familiarity with modern software workflows (git, code review, issue tracking) and data/telemetry analysis

Job Responsibility

Define control system architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles (primary flight control, envelope protection, autothrottle/energy mgmt, and mode logic)
Design and implement control laws accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise
Lead system identification and aerodynamic model development from wind-tunnel, CFD, and flight-test data
build accurate linearizations
Develop fault-tolerant and reconfiguration strategies (sensor/actuator FDI, control allocation, redundancy mgmt) with graceful degradation
Own verification & validation: SIL/HIL campaigns, Monte Carlo, and flight-readiness criteria
establish performance dashboards
Drive flight-test planning and execution
analyze logs, tune controllers, and iterate safely and quickly
Mentor the controls team, set technical standards, conduct design/code reviews, and influence roadmap and milestones

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare
dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Fulltime

Flight Dynamics Engineer

Hermeus is seeking a Dynamics Engineer to join our growing Flight Sciences Team....

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

91800.00 - 140250.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information and drive decision making in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary environment
Background in atmospheric flight dynamics, controls, and hydraulic actuation systems analysis
Proficiency in Python and its standard libraries for data processing/analysis/visualization and simulation
Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic system modeling & control design
Knowledge of FAA and Department of Defense aerospace standards regarding loads, flying qualities, and control system specification is preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Conduct flight dynamics analysis and simulations to support the design, development, and testing of aerospace systems
Develop mathematical models and algorithms to characterize aircraft dynamics, subsystem dynamics, and vehicle control systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate flight dynamics solutions into overall system designs
Drive integrated test efforts in conjunction with Hermeus’ Test & Operations team to validate system performance from first build into flight
Support flight test activities and analyze flight data to validate models and assess performance

Fulltime

Vehicle Modeling Engineer

ALSO is looking for a Vehicle Modeling and Data Analyst Engineer to play a key r...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

160000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

ALSO

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in physical systems modeling (e.g., Simulink, Modelica, MATLAB, or equivalent tools)
Strong Matlab and Simulink experience
Strong experience with Python or other data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter)
Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, control systems, or battery/electric powertrain modeling
Hands-on experience with time-series data analysis and signal processing including filtering and fourier analysis
Familiarity with CAN bus protocols, vehicle telemetry, or IoT data systems

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain multi-domain and high fidelity models of vehicle subsystems of an electric vehicle (e.g., drivetrains, battery systems, inverters, DC/DC converters, motors, gear boxes, braking, thermal systems)
Simulate and analyze powertrain behavior under various use cases, operating conditions, and control strategies. Deep expertise in electrical system dynamics, transient current behavior, and battery ripple current analysis to support the design, optimization, and validation of advanced electrified powertrains
Create models that aid in analyzing efficiency, range estimation, thermal performance, cost analysis, and drive cycle generation
Ability to take motor electre-magnetic model and convert into form that runs at full system model level
Ability to take battery cell supplier data and create cell and pack models for powertrain system level modeling as well as for use in BMS algorithm development
Process and analyze data collected from prototypes, test benches, and field-deployed vehicles
Correlate model predictions with real-world data to validate and refine simulations
Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams to improve model fidelity and product performance
Support data pipelines and dashboards for system health monitoring, usage profiling, and reliability tracking
Translate modeling and data insights into actionable engineering recommendations

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

Fulltime

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