Overview
The Senior Control Systems Engineer – Propulsion Controls will lead the development of innovative control strategies for vehicle performance across various propulsion systems, including hybrid, electric, and conventional designs. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and performance validation, utilizing advanced model-based systems engineering tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. The engineer will provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members, driving continuous improvement in development processes and simulation fidelity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of vehicle-level control strategies for propulsion systems.
- Design and implement supervisory and energy management controls for hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Maintain system-level control architectures and interfaces to ensure performance and safety.
- Support system simulation and early verification of control interactions.
- Develop, simulate, and validate control algorithms according to established standards.
- Collaborate with teams to integrate and validate controls for optimal system performance.
- Conduct testing and validation of control functionality in HIL/SIL environments.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership within the propulsion controls domain.
Requirements
- 9–12 years of experience in control systems design related to automotive propulsion.
- Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, and control algorithm development tools.
- Strong knowledge of system-level control design and supervisory logic.
- Deep understanding of control theory including PID and state-space methods.
- Experience with HIL/SIL environments and real-time validation processes.
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR and the software development lifecycle.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control Systems, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.