Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (EV)

Location: Garden Grove, California, United States; hands-on vehicle testing at test sites and customer locations, including occasional travel.

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial electric vehicle and hybrid platforms for medium-duty vehicles.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and improve MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow control algorithms for vehicle state management, charging, thermal management, drive modes, torque arbitration, energy management, diagnostics, and fault reactions.
• Translate system requirements into software requirements, maintain traceability, and develop and execute model-in-the-loop test cases and test harnesses.
• Build CI pipelines for model checks, code generation, and regression testing; generate production code and review generated C code with embedded software engineers.
• Develop and integrate OBD/UDS diagnostic functions, including DTCs, fault detection and debounce, fault reactions, and DIDs; verify diagnostics with Vector tools.
• Calibrate parameters and debug behavior on bench, HIL, and vehicles using CAN logs and Vector CANalyzer, CANape, and vSignalyzer.
• Perform root-cause analysis on vehicle and fleet issues, support vehicle testing and integration, review models and modeling guidelines, and collaborate with systems, calibration, embedded software, and test engineers.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience developing automotive or vehicle control software using model-based design.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow for control algorithm development and debugging.
• Experience applying PID control, LQR/optimal control, and Kalman filtering or state estimation to real systems.
• Experience writing software requirements and developing and executing MIL test cases.
• Working knowledge of C, including reading and debugging auto-generated or hand-written embedded code.
• Experience with CAN communication, DBC files, and CAN log analysis using Vector CANalyzer, CANape, and/or vSignalyzer.
• Experience calibrating control parameters on bench or vehicle, including CANape with XCP and A2L files.
• Understanding of control systems fundamentals and vehicle systems such as powertrain, high-voltage battery, inverter/motor, or vehicle state management.
• Experience with Git and structured software development processes; strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Comfort working hands-on with vehicles and safely around high-voltage systems; a valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally are required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with EV or hybrid supervisory controls, energy management, or powertrain controls.
• Experience with SAE J1939, commercial vehicle networks, OBD, UDS, DTCs, DIDs, CDD, ODX/PDX, and Vector CANdelaStudio.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR and tools including Vector DaVinci, Simulink AUTOSAR Blockset, Embedded Coder, Simulink Test, Model Advisor, and Polyspace.
• Experience with SIL/HIL testing using dSPACE, NI, or Vector VT System.
• Experience building CI pipelines for model-based development with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or MATLAB CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with SAE J1772, CCS, ISO 15118, ISO 26262, ASPICE, requirements management tools, MATLAB scripting, Python, or CAPL.
• Experience analyzing field or fleet data and resolving customer issues; a master's degree in Controls, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage startup environment focused on commercial electric vehicles and hybrids.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employee coverage.
• Early-stage stock options and retirement savings with 401(k), HSA, and FSA.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and an annual vacation bonus.
• Wellness and fertility benefits, cell phone stipend, complimentary meals, and stocked kitchens.