Impactful Systems Modeling & Controls Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory seeks an Associate Systems Modeling & Controls Engineer to support engineering-system modeling, simulation, and data-driven evaluation tools for AVTC programs. You will contribute to propulsion controls, model-based design, simulation, and data analysis, collaborating with SMEs, universities, OEMs, and partners to enable rigorous, scalable vehicle-system assessments.

You will develop computational tools, verification methods, and training materials while mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle data acquisition and processing.
• Hands-on with MATLAB/Simulink and GitHub.
• Knowledge of CAN-HS/CAN-FD protocols and MIL/SIL/HIL tools.
• Familiarity with DOE AVTCs and EcoCAR context.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support model-based engineering across MIL/SIL/HIL for AVTC.
• Analyze vehicle/systems data to aid technical decisions.
• Develop verification/validation workflows and tool frameworks.
• Mentor student teams in propulsion controls & modeling swimlane.
• Collaborate with sponsors, OEMs, and software partners.

Skills

CAN-HS/CAN-FD

MATLAB/Simulink

GitHub

Automotive data acquisition

Data processing

GenAI tools

CI/CD

Vehicle modeling

Hybrid/electric propulsion control

DOE AVTC familiarity

Leadership

Technical communication

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Tools

Model-in-the-Loop (MIL)

Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory seeks an Associate Systems Modeling & Controls Engineer to support engineering-system modeling, simulation, and data-driven evaluation tools for AVTC programs. You will contribute to propulsion controls, model-based design, simulation, and data analysis, collaborating with SMEs, universities, OEMs, and partners to enable rigorous, scalable vehicle-system assessments.

You will develop computational tools, verification methods, and training materials while mentoring