Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer

Location: Richmond, California, United States

Salary: $180,000–$230,000 USD annually, plus stock options, commensurate with experience.

Company

hirify.global is developing a carbon-neutral public transit system based on standardized autonomous vehicles operating on dedicated roadways.

What you will do

• Analyze requirements for automotive thermal management and HVAC systems.
• Design and develop control algorithms for thermal systems and cabin climate control.
• Collaborate with software developers and cross-functional teams to implement algorithms in functional code.
• Validate algorithms through simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, and real-world testing.
• Perform one-dimensional thermal architecture modeling, with Dymola preferred.
• Optimize energy efficiency, reliability, occupant comfort, and overall thermal system performance while documenting specifications, test plans, and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python for control system development.
• Knowledge of automotive HVAC systems, compressors, heat exchangers, sensors, and other thermal management components.
• Experience developing thermal control systems using PID or other feedback-control methods.
• Experience with thermal power modeling and energy-use simulation across different operating conditions.
• Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols, embedded systems, and collaborative problem-solving.

Nice to have

• Experience with electrified vehicle thermal systems, including battery cooling and heating.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing or virtual calibration.

Culture & Benefits

• Stock options are included in the compensation package.
• Equal employment opportunities are provided without discrimination or harassment.
• The product focus is accessible, affordable, sustainable, and high-capacity public transportation.