Senior Vehicle Motion Controls Platform Engineer – Steering or Suspension (Automotive)

Location: Milford, Michigan, United States; hybrid work with reporting to the specific location at least 3 times a week. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and vehicle platforms focused on zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end controls design for either the steering or suspension and vertical-motion domain.
• Develop reusable vehicle-motion control and estimation algorithms supporting multiple vehicle configurations, actuator technologies, operating modes, and driver modes.
• For steering, develop controls for EPS, steer-by-wire, and active rear steering, including response, driver feedback, trajectory tracking, disturbance rejection, mode transitions, and fault-tolerant or degraded operation.
• For suspension, develop controls for adaptive and active suspension addressing ride, handling, body motion, wheel motion, roll, pitch, and heave.
• Define platform interfaces, control ownership, actuator coordination, arbitration, technology-specific extensions, requirements, performance metrics, calibration strategies, diagnostics, and software-release activities.
• Use vehicle-dynamics simulation, model-based development, HIL, DiL, in-vehicle testing, production-oriented embedded software, and vehicle validation; coordinate with braking, propulsion, rear-steering, software, systems, calibration, test, and program teams while mentoring engineers.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Controls, Robotics, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent degree with relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver clear technical reports and presentations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional test support.

Nice to have

• Experience writing and understanding software and hardware requirements and interfaces, with exposure to DOORS, DNG, JAMA, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with automotive product release and specification processes.
• Knowledge of related automotive systems, including powertrain, driveline, and CAN/LIN networks.
• Experience with advanced test setups such as dSPACE HIL, DiL, and/or in-vehicle track testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with regular on-site attendance in Milford, Michigan.
• Relocation benefits may be available under company policy.
• Employee benefits and total rewards support well-being at work and at home.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging, equal opportunity, and professional development.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening where applicable.