System Design Engineer - Braking Controls

Embedded Controls Development Engineer

Our client, a developer of next generation electronic brake technologies, is looking for an Embedded Controls Development Engineer to play a key role developing advanced brake systems. In this position, you'll develop core motor controls and/or application software for next generation technology. You'll work through the full development life-cycle, working primarily in Matlab and Simulink. This is challenging, exciting new work for a company that offers stability and long-term growth options.

Responsibilities of the Embedded Controls Development Engineer:

• System Analysis and Documentation
  • Establish baseline system requirements for advanced drive by wire electric brake applications;
  • Manage and establish core work products used for validation of system requirements;
  • Collaborate with the cross-functional engineering team to establish system requirement specifications.
  • Collaborate with the cross-functional engineering team to establish component-level requirements for optimized system architecture and performance;
  • Support system engineering team with the establishment of use and test cases with traceability to system requirement specifications;
  • Collaborate with the system engineering team to ensure requirement traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Participate in team reviews to make sure the development work processes are compliant; generate necessary evidence report for demonstrating the compliances.
• System Design and Development
  • Based on the system requirement specifications, optimize the system architecture and design to ensure complete requirements coverage.
  • Establish the theoretical system model from first principles using conventional or analytical system dynamics;
  • Work with subsystem/component design engineers to establish necessary system parameter requirements.
  • Develop closed-loop models of advanced brake by wire systems for feedback control and estimation development.
  • Validate the closed-loop system robustness and parameter sensitivity using MiL and RCP bench techniques.
  • Verify the system performance against the system requirements in case of any change from subsystem or component level parameters;
  • Develop system countermeasures as needed in order to achieve project requirements;
  • Request and support specialized equipment development for characterization of electrical and mechanical sub-components of the electro-mechanical assembly under development;
  • Support the system test engineer to execute both System Test and System Integration Test plans as needed.

Qualifications for the Embedded Controls Development Engineer:

• Master's degree (PhD a plus) with a concentration in system controls, or mechatronic systems, with 4+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience modeling closed-loop system dynamics using Matlab/Simulink
• Solid background with motor controls
• Strong understanding of coupled electromechanical system dynamics
• Strong theoretical & numerical modeling capability
• Experience using system optimization techniques to ensure optimal system design solution
• Experience in Linear and Non-Linear System Theory and Controls
• Preferred
  • Familiarity with vehicle ESC and braking systems
  • Experience with PMSM motor control
  • Experience with parameter identification techniques
  • Track record of establishing modern closed-loop control systems
  • CarSim for closed-loop MiL and/or HiL validation
  • Rapid Control Prototyping using dSPACE toolchain and Mathworks Real-Time Workshop
  • Experience developing Matlab GUI for internal toolchain development

Compensation for the Embedded Controls Development Engineer:

Salary Range: $105,000-125,000 depending on qualifications Type: Direct-Hire Travel: As and when required Relocation Assistance: Subject to review Visa Sponsorship: H1B transfers only.