Technology Development Engineer

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking an engineer to contribute to development, integration, and evaluation of advanced vehicle control functions across cross-domain systems.

You will participate in building, modifying, maintaining, and operating ego test vehicles for validation, with emphasis on architecture, interfaces, and software-defined mobility. The role requires hands-on software and hardware integration, experience with MATLAB/Simulink, and knowledge of CAN/Ethernet protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in real-time vehicle control development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement vehicle test vehicle architecture and interfaces.
• Develop, simulate, and validate software models and control algorithms.
• Plan experiments, analyze data, and document results in reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor mobility solutions.

Skills

C programming

Simulink

Python

CAN/Ethernet

Model Predictive Control

MATLAB/Simulink

Vehicle dynamics

Electronics architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CarSim

dSPACE

Linux (Ubuntu)

AWS

Job description

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family: Engineering

Job Description: Summary

Working under the direction of engineering leadership, this position contributes to the development, integration, and evaluation of advanced vehicle control functions utilizing cross-domain systems. The role is also actively involved in the build, modification, maintenance, and operation of ego test vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement the architecture, network connectivity, and communication interfaces for test vehicles.
• Manage the build, revision, and maintenance of ego vehicles, and prepare technical reports documenting system configurations, changes, and test results.
• Develop, maintain, and improve simulation environments (MIL/SIL), and develop software and models through simulation.
• Design, implement, and evaluate ECU/actuator/sensing algorithms embedded in the vehicle.
• Plan and execute experiments, analyze test data, develop innovative evaluation methods and techniques, and document findings through comprehensive technical reports.
• Develop innovative concepts and conduct experiments and analyses to realize enhanced system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (various BU – Business Unit engineering teams) to design and develop software-defined mobility solutions tailored to specific network requirements and use cases.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and best-practice guidelines for software-defined mobility solutions.
• Share technical knowledge and expertise with internal teams and stakeholders to promote collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Create design specifications for RFQ to outsourcing companies.
• Create development plan/ schedule aligned with the project direction.
• Ensure legal compliance in all engineering product design activities.
• Consistently use exceptional customer service skills and work with all levels of staff and maintain strict confidentiality of information.
• Maintain a safe workplace and follow all regulations and requirements related to safety and environmental compliance.
• Follow all quality policy standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Ability to construct test vehicles, design and implement power/communication/signal architecture is required.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate ECU/actuator algorithms embedded in the vehicle is required.
• Programming skills in C and Simulink is required, C++ and Python is preferred.
• Knowledge of how to use internal & external sensor (GPS, IMU, camera, LiDAR) is required.
• Knowledge on chassis and powertrain to control vehicle motion is required.
• Experience to develop stability control and dynamics control is preferred.
• Knowledge of ADAS control function is plus Knowledge with Model Predictive Control is plus.
• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN/Ethernet/etc) is required.
• Ability to carry out system level integration (including hardware and software) within vehicle.
• Prior experience with real-time algorithm development for vehicle or chassis actuator is preferred.
• Ability to make test plans and execute experiments is required.
• Ability to analyze and utilize sensor data or collected data is required.
• Experience using Model Based Development tools (specifically MATLAB/Simulink and CarSim) is required.
• Familiarity with hardware and software simulators such as dSPACE is required.
• Familiarity with Linux(Ubuntu) development environment is plus.
• Familiarity with Cloud development environment such as AWS is plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills is required Ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ electronics/ mechanical engineering or related area required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

1~3+ years of related experience for Eng I level, 3~5+ years of related experience for Eng II level.

Exposure to Automotive engineering

• An understanding of automotive components and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of ADAS sensor and ADAS control function is plus.
• An understanding of chassis systems and electrical powertrain systems.
• An understanding of vehicle control and vehicle dynamics.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel

Domestic and international may be required as needed.

Work Environment

Primarily in a professional business office with exposure to testing areas and periodic exposure to manufacturing environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

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