Controls Software Engineer – Energy Source Control (Automotive)

Location: Milford, Michigan, United States; hybrid schedule with onsite work approximately 3 days per week

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles and embedded technologies focused on safety, emissions reduction, and mobility innovation.

What you will do

• Develop and implement embedded C and C++ controls for complex low-voltage vehicle features.
• Design, simplify, integrate, and release controller software supporting VIP and SDV2.0 architectures.
• Define strategic interfaces, integrate reusable components, and validate functionality on test benches and in vehicles.
• Verify controls performance through unit, SIL, HIL, and vehicle testing, data analysis, and acceptance-criteria validation.
• Resolve root causes in the low-voltage electric power domain and collaborate with system engineers, architects, calibrators, and software teams.
• Mentor team members, create training materials and tools, and drive improvements to processes and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or an equivalent field.
• At least 5 years of experience in embedded controls, calibration, integration, or software development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python, with experience in embedded controls development and Agile or SAFe delivery processes.
• Experience with SIL, HIL, and vehicle test assets, including INCA and MDA, plus strong data-capture and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of control-system theory, including state-space feedback, adaptive control, and model predictive control or equivalent methods.
• Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and autonomous project-management skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree focused on controls or software engineering.
• Knowledge of automotive low-voltage systems, hardware, controls features, software, and calibration.
• DFSS Black Belt certification, patents, awards, publications, or experience with safety-critical design.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with cross-functional engineering, architecture, calibration, and program teams.
• Participate in Program Increment Planning, daily stand-ups, iteration reviews, and ART inspection and adaptation sessions.
• Access employee well-being and total-rewards benefits from the start of employment.
• Inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.