Control System Engineer
About The Position
As a Control System Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and validation of next-generation powertrain control systems for advanced vehicle applications. You will guide system development throughout the product lifecycle by managing requirements, collaborating with suppliers, coordinating validation activities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to expand your technical and project leadership skills while working across software, electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems disciplines in a dynamic engineering environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting embedded systems using microcontrollers and common peripherals, including GPIO, PWM, timers, ADC/DAC, UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
- Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures and automotive communication protocols, including SAE J1939-21 (CAN) and J1939-22 (CAN FD).
- Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS Next Generation, Siemens Polarion ALM, PTC Codebeamer, or similar platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with functional safety and cybersecurity standards, including ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434.
- Knowledge of powertrain systems, vehicle controls, and electrical architectures.
- Experience supporting system integration, vehicle testing, validation, and product launch activities.
- Experience conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and developing verification and validation test plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier and engineering activities to deliver powertrain control solutions that meet program, quality, cost, and timing objectives.
- Evaluate and provide technical direction on powertrain control system architectures, requirements, designs, and validation strategies.
- Drive issue resolution through systematic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and defect management.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, validate, and launch vehicle control systems.
- Lead pilot builds and vehicle integration activities, providing technical guidance and ensuring successful system implementation.
- Develop and execute FMEAs and validation plans to reduce risk and improve system quality, reliability, and performance.
Benefits
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive PTO – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health account (HSA)
- Paid short- and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- Holiday gift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
