Senior Propulsion Controls Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, implement, and validate control algorithms for electric and fuel-cell vehicle propulsion. You will work with a cross-functional team to calibrate controls, verify performance on labs and in vehicles, and ensure robust software across platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in embedded controls, strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, and experience with CAN/LIN and auto-code generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 3+ years of embedded controls software experience.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink knowledge and model-based design experience.
• Experience developing control algorithms for vehicle systems such as torque, braking, or state management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Coordinate development with other departments; take ownership through testing and validation.
• Collaborate with embedded/integration engineers to implement, test, debug and calibrate control algorithms.
• Provide guidance on software development to teammates; support troubleshooting of control systems.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Embedded controls

Model-Based design

CAN/LIN protocols

Algorithm development

Git version control

Testing & calibration

Vehicle-level controls

Debugging & lab testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANoe

CANape

Job description

Job Description

You're passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn't scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

You're passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn't scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

We feel exactly the same way. Drive Forward. Introduce yourself to us and let’s start a conversation.

We are on the lookout for a Senior Controls Engineer that will be responsible for the development, implementation, optimization, and testing of control algorithms to join our Propulsion Controls team. You will work closely with controls engineers, embedded systems engineers, and controls integration engineers to develop control systems for electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as engage in calibration and testing of the systems. You will have experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software in MATLAB/Simulink
• Coordinate development needs with other departments
• Take ownership of the software you develop through testing and validation, both on lab bench and in vehicle
• Work with embedded/integration/cross-functional engineers to implement, test, debug and calibrate control algorithms
• Provide guidance in software development to other team members
• Interact with a highly skilled team in a fast-paced environment
• Provide support for troubleshooting all control system related issues

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s (preferred) degree in Computer Engineering or a related study, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience building embedded controls software
• Strong knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience in developing control algorithms
• Direct experience in vehicle-level controls design in torque management, braking systems, or state management for electric or hybrid vehicles.
• Experience in modeling and simulation
• Experience with optimization methods
• Ability to communicate technical data from analysis to individuals/teams from different areas within the organization
• Strong background in Model-Based system design in MATLAB/Simulink environment
• Knowledge in auto-code generation in MATLAB /Simulink environment
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Solid understanding of system/component design/development processes
• Familiar with git version control

Preferred

• Knowledge of classical and modern control theory
• Familiarity with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape
• Proficiency with CAN, LIN Communication Protocols