Senior Controls Engineer (Autonomous Vehicles)

TL;DR

Senior Controls Engineer (Autonomous Vehicles): Building and using models to simulate and test control algorithms, evaluating dynamic behavior at component and system levels with an accent on vehicle dynamics and performance metrics. Focus on conceiving test scenarios, conducting HIL and field testing, root-cause investigations, and participating in architecture and algorithm design reviews.

On-site in Dallas, TX

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous vehicle technology.

What you will do

• Build and use models to simulate and test control algorithms, verifying dynamic behavior at component and system levels
• Conceive test scenarios and coordinate software and field testing on autonomous vehicles
• Develop metrics and tools to evaluate vehicle dynamics controller performance
• Participate in architecture strategy and algorithm design reviews
• Conduct root-cause investigations, data processing, and analysis from simulations and vehicle testing

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (Masters preferred)
• Background in feedback control theory: linear system analysis, stability analysis, frequency response, system identification, optimal control
• HIL testing and signal processing experience
• High proficiency in Embedded C programming
• Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Python
• Previous startup experience required
• Excellent communication skills; passion for self-driving cars and robotics

Nice to have

• Understanding of physics of multi-body systems
• Experience coordinating and improving control algorithm requirements
• Experience designing test frameworks for control algorithm compliance
• Working in formal development environments like ISO26262