Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer

Hexagon•Peoria, IL

5d•$131,500 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is looking for a Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer to support the onboard Autonomous Controls Team in the product development of haulage vehicles. This role involves using simulation environments to test and refine vehicle motion control systems for long-haul heavy vehicles. The position is with Hexagon Autonomous Solutions, a global technology leader in end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Automotive Engineering or related field
Three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Simulation/Autonomy Controls Test Engineer, or related occupation.
Experience with TruckSim or CarSIM
Experience with vehicle controls development and tuning: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Controller, LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), MPC (Model Predictive Control)
Experience designing comprehensive test plans: automated and manual tests
Experience with entire control system structure and deep root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Supporting the onboard Autonomous Controls Team in product development of haulage vehicles in the area of vehicle motion control.
Using Simulink, TruckSim, and proprietary software to simulate vehicle response of long-haul heavy vehicles using various controllers.
Collaborating with the controls team to tune and modify PID, LQR, MPC, and other controllers using a simulation environment.
Updating and verify plant models using data from the field.
Generating tests, test plans, and reports of iterative simulations.
Identifying opportunities and develop automation for the simulation and report generation environment.