Model Based System Engineer

KPIT; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plan

401k plan

Life insurance

EAP

HSA / FSA

Job summary

KPIT in Lisle, Illinois seeks an automotive control engineer to develop advanced control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and C. You will elicit requirements, analyze systems, and coordinate with clients and offshore teams to deliver engineering work products on schedule.

Responsibilities include DFMEA, safety analyses, unit testing, HiL testing, and end-to-end traceability using JIRA, Polarion, and GitLab. You will work in an Agile environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong MATLAB/Simulink and Model-Based Development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and Python.
• Experience in automotive control system development.
• Knowledge of torque and speed control systems.
• Experience with conventional and electric vehicle powertrain systems.
• Experience with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and C.
• Coordinate with clients and offshore teams to deliver engineering work products on time.
• Gather requirements for vehicle functions across conventional and electric platforms.
• Develop torque and speed control systems for powertrains.
• Review and approve system engineering work artifacts.
• Perform DFMEA and safety analysis for control systems.
• Ensure traceability using JIRA, Polarion, GitLab, and other tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on releases and issue resolution.
• Participate in Agile processes including PI planning and daily standups.
• Conduct root cause analysis and field issue investigations.
• Present engineering solutions to product management teams.
• Review HiL tests and DVP&R documents.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Automotive control

DFMEA

HiL testing

JIRA

Polarion

GitLab

Agile

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JIRA

Polarion

GitLab

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced control algorithms using Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink) and C language.


• Perform system engineering activities including requirement elicitation, analysis, development, and reviews.


• Coordinate with clients and offshore teams to deliver engineering work products within agreed timelines.


• Gather requirements for vehicle functions across conventional and electric vehicle platforms.


• Develop torque and speed control systems for conventional and electric vehicles.


• Review and approve system engineering work artifacts.


• Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).


• Conduct functional safety analysis for safety-critical control systems.


• Develop and manage requirements in accordance with client processes.


• Review Simulink models and C code for various vehicle functions.


• Participate in cross-functional reviews for release and approval of work products.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve field and product issues.


• Work in Agile development environments including PI planning and daily standups.


• Investigate field truck issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).


• Present engineering solutions to product management teams.


• Ensure end-to-end requirement traceability using JIRA, Polarion, GitLab, and related tools.


• Manage system engineering work products in Polarion.


• Perform vehicle data analysis to improve functionality and resolve integration issues.


• Develop and execute test cases on HiL platforms and resolve hardware-related issues.


• Conduct in-vehicle testing for powertrain-related features.


• Review and approve HiL DVP&R documents.

Job Description

• Develop advanced control algorithms using Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink) and C language.


• Perform system engineering activities including requirement elicitation, analysis, development, and reviews.


• Coordinate with clients and offshore teams to deliver engineering work products within agreed timelines.


• Gather requirements for vehicle functions across conventional and electric vehicle platforms.


• Develop torque and speed control systems for conventional and electric vehicles.


• Review and approve system engineering work artifacts.


• Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).


• Develop unit test cases using Python.


• Conduct functional safety analysis for safety-critical control systems.


• Develop and manage requirements in accordance with client processes.


• Review Simulink models and C code for various vehicle functions.


• Participate in cross-functional reviews for release and approval of work products.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve field and product issues.


• Work in Agile development environments including PI planning and daily standups.


• Investigate field truck issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).


• Present engineering solutions to product management teams.


• Ensure end-to-end requirement traceability using JIRA, Polarion, GitLab, and related tools.


• Manage system engineering work products in Polarion.


• Perform vehicle data analysis to improve functionality and resolve integration issues.


• Develop and execute test cases on HiL platforms and resolve hardware-related issues.


• Conduct in-vehicle testing for powertrain-related features.


• Review and approve HiL DVP&R documents.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and Model-Based Development (MBD).


• Proficiency in C/c++ programming and Python.


• Experience in automotive control system development.


• Knowledge of torque and speed control systems.


• Experience with conventional and electric vehicle powertrain systems.


• Strong understanding of system engineering and requirement management processes.


• Experience with Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262 preferred).


• Hands-on experience performing DFMEA.


• Experience developing and reviewing Simulink models and embedded C code.


• Knowledge of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing and validation.


• Experience with vehicle data analysis and diagnostics.


• Familiarity with JIRA, Polarion, GitLab, and requirement traceability tools.


• Experience in vehicle integration, validation, and field issue resolution.


• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.


• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.


• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience working in Agile environments.


• Knowledge of powertrain systems and in-vehicle testing methodologies.

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan


• MetLife – Dental and Vision plan


• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)


• 401k with employer match


• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance


• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Holidays


• Employee discounts and perks


• Gym benefit

Required Skills

C++,Matlab,System

Supported Skills

Polarion