Senior Controls Architect
FEV North America, Inc. · Madison Heights, MI · 1 mo ago
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About the role
The Senior Controls Architect will lead the development and productionization of Drive-by-Wire control systems, focusing on steering, braking, and propulsion systems.Responsibilities
- Define control architecture for Drive-by-Wire systems (steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, throttle control)
- Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink (model-based design)
- Generate and deploy embedded C code to production ECUs
- Implement closed-loop control strategies (PID, feedforward, etc.)
- Define system interfaces across sensors, ECUs, and actuators
- Ensure real-time performance and robustness
- Support MIL / SIL / PIL / HIL validation and vehicle testing
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required
- 8+ years in automotive embedded control systems
- Strong experience with:
- MATLAB / Simulink
- Model-based development and code generation
- Strong background in:
- Control systems and vehicle dynamics
- Experience with:
- Embedded C / C++
- Real-time ECU development
- CAN / LIN communication
Qualifications
- Experience with steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, or actuator control systems
- Experience with:
- Embedded Coder or AUTOSAR
- HIL tools (dSPACE, NI, etc.)
- Familiarity with Calibration and diagnostics tools
- Exposure to Functional safety concepts (ISO 26262)
- Experience with Defense, off-highway, or heavy-duty vehicle platforms
Skills
- Model-based design
- Embedded C/C++ programming
- Real-time ECU development
- CAN/LIN communication
Benefits
- Not specified
Pay
- Not specified
Schedule
- Not specified