Vehicle Controls Engineer

indiGO Technologies; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Flexible hours

401K plan

Job summary

A leading EV technology firm in Woburn, MA seeks a talented scientist or engineer to develop control algorithms for electric vehicle systems. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams, simulation work, and implementation in vehicle firmware, with a focus on optimizing vehicle performance. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of control theory, both theoretical and practical.
• Some experience using a high-level programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions for vehicle performance and comfort.
• Perform simulations using Simulink and CarSim.
• Plan and analyze results of vehicle tests.

Skills

Control theory

C programming

Matlab and Simulink

Digital signal processing

Communication and organizational skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering or physics

Tools

CarSim

Job description

Overview

indiGO Technologies (Tradename: “GO”) is changing the electric vehicle paradigm with a class of ultra-efficient electric vehicles for ride hailing and last mile delivery. Our line of purpose-built EVs provides a smooth, roomier, and affordable ride using patented SmartWheel wheel technology. We focus on a low cost-per-mile ride with sustainable vehicle technology.

indiGO Technologies is looking for a talented scientist or engineer to develop closed-loop control algorithms for electric vehicle active suspension and drive systems. The candidate will work as part of the embedded software team and will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to develop, simulate and test vehicle control systems. This is a full-time role based in Woburn, Massachusetts (approximately 20 minutes from downtown Boston).

Senior'ity level: Mid-Senior level

Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative solutions for optimizing vehicle performance and rider comfort under a variety of road and driving conditions.
• Build vehicle models and perform simulations using Simulink and CarSim to verify vehicle control system performance.
• Plan, support execution of and analyze the results of vehicle tests to validate control features.
• Coordinate with other teams regarding vehicle control system considerations in the design of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Develop code in C to implement vehicle control algorithms, validate this code in the vehicle model and integrate the code into the vehicle firmware.
• Develop design documentation and procedures for vehicle control systems.
• Follow established processes for design, documentation, validation and release of new features.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering or physics
• Five years or more of relevant work experience
• Solid understanding of modern and classical control theory, both theoretical and practical
• Proficiency in using Matlab and Simulink for analysis and simulation
• Experience in digital signal processing and control algorithm development in digital systems
• Some experience using a high-level programming language such as C or C++
• Knowledge of nonlinear control, stochastic system, robust control and optimal control theories
• Knowledge of state estimation techniques, MIMO control systems, and constraint-based control techniques
• Highly-preferred experience in structural mechanics, multibody dynamics and vehicle dynamics
• Highly-preferred experience in implementing and tuning active suspension systems
• Preferred experience in using CarSim to simulate vehicle dynamic performance
• Preferred experience developing software compliant to ISO 26262 and coding standards such as MISRA-C
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Location and requirements

The candidate will work from our office in Woburn, MA (20 minutes from downtown Boston). Qualified candidates working from our EV facility and HQ in Woburn, MA are preferred and will be prioritized. Please indicate whether you can work full-time in Woburn, MA or are open to relocation to the Northeast area.

Benefits and equal opportunity

indiGO Technologies offers competitive salaries, stock options, flexible hours, and a 401K plan. We support a diverse engineering team, knowing that innovation thrives with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.