Brakes Motion Controls Systems Engineer

Yoh,-A-Day-; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Training opportunities

Referral bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Brakes Motion Controls Systems Engineer in Palo Alto to contribute to system level design for propulsion and braking integration in next‑gen EV platforms. You will conceptualize, design, engineer and support launches, collaborating with hardware, software and cross‑functional teams.

The role involves functional safety analyses, defining system test plans (SIL/HIL) and owning motion‑related vehicle features, with a focus on delivering robust

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in vehicle systems and software discussions and develop technical solutions for propulsion systems.
• Define braking and propulsion functions and collaborate with hardware, software, and cross‑functional teams.

Job description

Brakes Motion Controls Systems Engineer (BH-399980)

Location Palo Alto, United States Sector Engineering Salary $70.00 to $90.00 per hour

Brakes Motion Controls Systems Engineer The Motion Controls Systems Engineer will participate in the system level design activities for the propulsion and braking system, with a special focus on the electrical and controls integration to the rest of the vehicle system. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in vehicle systems and software technical discussions and develop technical solutions while representing the propulsion system.
• Distill product-level requirements and decompose them from vehicle-level motion features down to ECU/software-component functional requirements.
• Define braking and propulsion functions and work with the hardware, software, architecture, safety and other cross-functional teams to deliver said functionality.
• Participate in functional safety and failure avoidance analysis of complex electrical and software vehicle subsystems (HARA, FMEAs, etc.).
• Develop and own motion related vehicle features (drive modes, terrain modes, vehicle hold, speedometer, odometer, cruise control, brake assistance, etc.).
• Define diagnostic interfaces (DTCs, health monitoring, driver notifications, etc.) relating to the propulsion and braking systems.
• Build the feature implementation strategy and develop functional boundary diagrams, sequence diagrams, define feature attributes, assess homologation requirements, and other deliverables.
• Define system level test plans for hardware and software features (virtualized testing environments, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), etc.).
• Use field data to improve design and performance of the system.
• Report features development progress and maturity at various program milestones.
• Participate in architectural and software technical discussions and develop technical solutions while representing the propulsion system.

The minimum requirements we seek

• BS in Engineering degree in an equivalent field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-5+ years of experience in systems design, systems architecture, propulsion or brakes systems, integration, and test validation.
• Strong electrical and systems engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics.
• Working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, propulsion technologies, brake system technologies, software/hardware tool development.
• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Should have experience with some of the following

• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Traction Control
• Stability Control
• Friction & Regen Brake Blending
• Trailer Brake Controls
• Hydraulic brake boost assist
• One-Pedal Driving
• Hill-start assist
• Brake torque vectoring
• Brake Pedal Override
• Automatic Emergency Braking / Pre-Collision Assistance
• Dynamic Braking / Dynamic Deceleration
• Electronic Park Brake Control features
• Hydraulic brake boost Control features
• ESC control features

Preferred Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechanical engineering.
• Proven technical expertise in Propulsion and/or Brakes Systems Design and understanding of the intricacies of the subsystem.
• Experience in the test, validation, and calibration of vehicle motion control features (e.g., longitudinal/lateral dynamics, regenerative braking, traction control) using HIL/SIL or in-vehicle testing.
• Experience with electric machine design and DC/AC inverter design.
• Experience with smart actuators, brake-by-wire systems, and integrated motion controllers.
• Experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment.
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis.
• Experience operating within an Agile software development framework utilizing modern CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software deployment.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of vehicle architecture, embedded systems design, RTOS’s and real-time networking.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standards (industry certification is highly preferred).

Estimated Min Rate: $70.00

Estimated Max Rate: $90.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.