Controls Engineer

Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Controls EngineerFEV is seeking an experienced Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Controls Engineer to support the development and integration of advanced electrified powertrain systems. This position focuses on high-voltage system integration, embedded controls, vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation for automotive and defense vehicle programs.The engineer will collaborate directly with customers and cross-functional teams to develop controls strategies, integrate hardware and software, resolve technical issues, and prepare systems for testing and validation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize embedded control strategies for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded C software and real-time control logic.Define system requirements, component interfaces, I/O, communication protocols, and high- and low-voltage interactions.Support vehicle integration, prototype start-up, troubleshooting, and customer-site engineering activities.Evaluate controls architecture, firmware, validation coverage, and overall system maturity.Develop plant models and simulations for electrified powertrain components and systems.Conduct MiL, SiL, HiL, bench, dynamometer, and vehicle-level testing.Support DVP&R execution and structured validation reporting.Use Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or similar tools to analyze CAN traffic and diagnose integration issues.Collaborate with electrical hardware, software, diagnostics, functional safety, validation, prototype-build, and customer engineering teams.Follow automotive and defense engineering standards, safe high-voltage practices, and documentation requirements.Lead technical reviews, issue resolution, project updates, and customer communications.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field.At least three years of experience in EV/HEV controls, embedded controls development, or vehicle/powertrain integration.Understanding of electric and hybrid powertrain architectures and high-voltage system interfaces.Experience developing, debugging, or integrating embedded C software, including real-time or bare-metal code.Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, or comparable controls-development tools.Experience with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or equivalent diagnostic and calibration tools.Knowledge of CAN communication, electronic control architectures, and vehicle network diagnostics.Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface-control documents, and component requirements.Knowledge of sensors, actuators, high-voltage hardware, and electrified powertrain components.Ability to support customer-facing integration and on-site troubleshooting activities.Eligibility to support ITAR-controlled or customer-restricted programs.Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced engineering team.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.Five or more years of real-time embedded e-powertrain controls experience.C/C++ programming experience.Experience with batteries, inverters, DC/DC converters, chargers, HVIL, precharge systems, contactors, power electronics, and fault handling.Experience with dSPACE, MicroAutoBox, SCALEXIO, or similar rapid-control prototyping and testing platforms.Familiarity with IBM DOORS, ETAS INCA, Embedded Coder, or AUTOSAR.Knowledge of ISO 26262, functional safety, DVP&R, DFMEA/FMEA, and requirements traceability.Experience with defense, military, off-highway, commercial vehicle, or prototype-development programs.Familiarity with EMC, environmental testing, and ruggedized vehicle-integration requirements.Experience leading technical issue resolution across hardware, controls, software, diagnostics, and validation teams.