Project Engineer (Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls)

Project Engineer – Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls

Madison Heights, MI

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls Engineer to join our innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced control systems for a range of vehicles, including conventional, hybrid, and electric models. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, integrating, and validating control functions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and drivability.

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
• Ability to analyze and interpret vehicle and brake system test data
• Experience in 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
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, MAAB guidelines, MISRA standards, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Systems Engineering processes 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

Understanding of the following tools used in automotive applications:

• Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe
• dSPACE ControlDesk, AutomationDesk
• ETAS INCA, ATI Vision
• Jira, Polarion, DOORS
• Microsoft Office

Pay Range: $45.71 - 57.14

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