Staff Controls Engineer

Monarch Tractor • Livermore, CA

284d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

At Monarch, we're leading the digital transformation of farming. Monarch believes in putting farmers first. Our smart electric tractor enhances existing farm ecosystems. Monarch helps farmers by addressing labor availability, meeting consumer demands for sustainability and providing actionable data-driven farming insights. Monarch enables economically competitive organic and beyond farming through intelligent electro-mechanical solutions that replace harmful chemicals. While driven by bleeding-edge technology, the Monarch Tractor still plows, tills, and hauls better than any other tractor in its class. The Monarch Tractor will both spur and enable future generations of farming technologies. We have the technology and the team to develop, build, and scale the Monarch to digitally transform farming around the world.

Requirements

• 10 to 20+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
• Hands-on experience with motors, motor controllers, power electronics, inverters/converters, hydraulic systems, motion control systems, and user interfaces
• Strong foundation in motion control systems theory and control loop design and tuning (PID, feedforward, etc.)
• Proficiency in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and MATLAB Simulink Coder for embedded control software development
• Experience with CAN bus protocols, including J1939, and CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, and CANoe
• Expertise in embedded software engineering principles and best practices, particularly in architecture, design, and maintainability
• Familiarity with embedded microprocessor tools for development and debugging
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and an understanding of developer-driven automated testing frameworks
• Experience with physical modeling and/or simulation of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• BS, MS, or PhD in ME/EE/CE/CS, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability

Nice To Haves

• Experience with communication protocols like LIN, Automotive Ethernet, SPI etc.
• Experience in developing and maintaining internal tools, particularly related to CI/CD pipelines, Over-the-Air (OTA) update systems, and other automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience with electric vehicle architecture, including high-voltage (HV) batteries, charging systems, and motor inverters
• Previous experience with ISO 26262, ISO 25119 or other functional safety standards
• Understanding of telematics, diagnostics, and calibration protocols (e.g. UDS, CCP & XCP)
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
• Mechatronic system design & analysis
• Sensor and actuator specification
• Vendor selection and management
• Exposure to ROS

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality embedded code running on novel powertrains, implements, sensors, electrical distribution modules, and hydraulic systems
• Reviewing code developed by other team members and assisting/mentoring earlier stage engineers in creating clean, maintainable, and efficient control code
• Developing and improving coding standards, development processes, and testing frameworks in cooperation with the controls team functional manager
• Develop, enhance, and debug new and existing real-time firmware primarily in Simulink (occasionally in C and C++) in embedded environments
• Writing/reviewing control software for electric autonomous tractors
• Develop and maintain simulation tools for testing and validating control software in various environments
• Debug issues found during testing or reported by customers on tractors and through remote diagnostics
• Conduct code reviews for peer-developed software, ensuring quality, performance, and adherence to best practices
• Implement safety supervisors and features to enable vehicles to meet international safety certification standards
• Design, document, and execute safety validation tests
• Contribute to the design and development of new products, including agricultural vehicles and agricultural implements
• Develop tools and improve processes to streamline vehicle production and ensure quality standards
• Help with issues that arise on the final checkout of the vehicles

Benefits

• A competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• Company equity commensurate with the role you'll play in our success
• Catered Lunches
• Career Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursements
• Team Building
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree