Senior Propulsion Controls Engineer

Terraline • Fremont, CA

19h

About The Position

Terraline is creating the only clean-sheet, battery-electric heavy truck that is designed for any human or autonomous driver, and is capable of exceeding 500 miles of range. The Terraline team has decades of experience in the autonomous and electric vehicle industries, most notably the Tesla and Waymo Class 8 trucks. You will be working with a highly cross-functional team of systems, software, hardware and vehicle engineers, as well as an incredibly talented team of designers, technicians, and a wide range of other professionals. As a Sr. Propulsion Controls Engineer, you will design, simulate and implement powertrain control algorithms for an electrical truck. You will also be engineering responsible for certain aspects of pre-production builds. As the team grows, you may be designated as a subject matter expert and will be asked to provide guidance to junior team members. The ideal candidate works well within a diverse team while also being able to operate independently and deliver projects on time and to specification. This candidate is able to solve complex problems by working up from the engineering fundamentals to develop the best solution, regardless of what others are doing or have done. We can’t change the world by doing it the way everyone else has done it! Finally, while we are an engineering driven company, you will need to be able to effectively communicate with our co-workers and partners in both technical and non-technical capacities.

Requirements

• Solid control background in linear/nonlinear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
• Experience, understanding, and intuition for the physics of electric propulsion and motion control systems
• Creating dynamic models of electrical and mechanical systems
• Model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink
• Strong communication and preference for working in teams
• Hands-on work is an integral part of being an engineer at Terraline, so familiarity with and a willingness to use basic hand tools is necessary for success
• MS/PhD in EE/ME or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in controls system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environment
• 3+ years working experience in automotive, or aerospace industries
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, Terraline cannot sponsor new visa applicants at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with propulsion control and calibration
• Good understanding of automotive functional safety standards like ISO 26262
• Familiarity with Electric Vehicle (EV) drive systems
• Capability of delivering high-quality code in an embedded environment

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for design, development, calibration and validation of propulsion control systems for electrical trucks. Control features include torque control, torque arbitration, drive gear management, power distribution, drivability, regenerative braking control, drive mode, functional safety, and interface with the autonomy system
• Support different levels of propulsion control software validations using SIL, HIL, dyno and development vehicles
• Perform and maintain FMEA for critical features of propulsion systems
• Work with cross functional teams to perform root cause analysis, recommend solutions, and negotiate and execute contingency plans
• Support, organize and lead customer and supplier meetings
• Create report which address critical vehicle control issues and engage cross functional engineering support as required
• Documentation of algorithm development and testing results, and integration of the documentation within the relevant tools.
• Support product development and testing timeline planning with cross-functional hardware, controls, and software teams

Benefits

• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
• Competitive compensation packages
• Employer-paid group term life insurance
• Employer-paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Holidays following the Federal Holiday Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level