Senior Controls Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

ISEE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ISEE is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer in Dallas, Texas to develop control algorithms for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in controls engineering and a passion for robotics.

Responsibilities include modeling, testing algorithms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have an advanced degree, strong Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python skills. A drive for innovation in self-driving technology is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in mechatronics, robotics, or controls.
• Strong experience working with autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Build models to simulate control algorithms and evaluate dynamic behavior.
• Coordinate extensive software testing and field testing on autonomous vehicles.
• Develop metrics and tools for vehicle dynamics controller performance.

Skills

Embedded C programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Python programming

Feedback control theory

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

HIL testing

Job description

ISEE is seeking a full-time Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant work experience and a blend of mechatronics/robotics/and controls experience.

Role responsibilities include:

• Building and using models to simulate and test control algorithms, evaluating and verifying all aspects of dynamic behavior at both component and system level
• Conceiving test scenarios and coordinating with other teams to conduct extensive software testing and field testing on autonomous vehicles
• Develop metrics and intuitive tools to evaluate vehicle dynamics controller performance
• Participate in architecture strategy & algorithm design reviews
• Conduct root-cause investigations, data processing and analysis of results from simulations and vehicle testing

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar technical discipline. (Masters and up preferred)
• Engineering background in feedback control theory: linear system analysis (time domain and frequency domain), stability analysis, frequency response, system identification, optimal control techniques
• HIL (Hardware-in-loop) testing and signal processing experience
• High proficiency in Embedded C programming
• Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink, & Python programming
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about self-driving cars and robotics
• Previous start up experience required

Preferred

• Basic understanding, and intuition for physics of multi-body systems
• Experience with coordinating, interpreting, and improving control algorithm requirements
• Experience designing test framework to ensure control algorithm compliance with requirements
• Working in a formal development environment (i.e. ISO26262)