Project Engineer – Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for vehicle-level control functions and brake control systems.
• Define system and functional requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate vehicle features at the system level, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Calibrate and validate control algorithms through simulation, prototype testing, and vehicle testing.
• Work on both prototype and production-intent solutions to meet project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and validation teams to ensure robust system performance.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of control systems throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Vehicle Controls, Brake Controls, Chassis Controls, or related automotive control systems.
• Proven experience in vehicle control system development, particularly in brake control and vehicle dynamics.
• Strong understanding of control algorithms, system modeling, and calibration techniques.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and software development tools.
• Experience with prototype testing, validation, and verification processes.
• Ability to develop system-level and functional-level requirements for vehicle and brake control functions.
• MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++ Experience with MiL, HiL, and vehicle-level validation activities.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic architectures.
• Real-time control design methods and optimization techniques.
• Experience with rapid control prototyping using dSPACE, ETAS, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of vehicle-level functions such as drivability, traction control, launch control, cruise control, hill-hold, and brake blending.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements related to vehicle control systems.
• Experience with brake-by-wire, regenerative braking, ABS, ESC, or vehicle stability control systems.
• Experience with vehicle testing, calibration, and control algorithm validation.
• Candidates with master's degree
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, and Automotive Cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, MAAB guidelines, MISRA standards, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Systems Engineering processes.
• Understanding Of The Following Tools Used In Automotive Applications
• Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CANoedSPACE ControlDesk, AutomationDesk
• ETAS INCA, ATI Vision
• Jira, Polarion, DOORSMicrosoft Office