Staff Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer

ALSO•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$225,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ALSO is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer to develop and calibrate world-class stability and traction control software, helping shape the next generation of vehicle dynamics. This role will work closely with cross-functional partners across controls, embedded software, and test and validation teams, taking features through the full software development life cycle from concept and modeling through calibration, validation, and release.

Requirements

Master's or PhD in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, including model-based design, Stateflow, and developing automation scripts
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals (e.g., understeer/oversteer, tire dynamics)
Direct development and calibration experience in one or more of the following systems: Traction Control, VDC/ESP, ABS, AWD, Torque Vectoring, or Electronic Limited Slip Differential
Experience developing and validating control algorithms through simulation and in-vehicle or dyno testing
Familiarity with embedded automotive software workflows
Experience with state estimation techniques and real-time embedded systems or sensor fusion (e.g., observers, Kalman filters)
Experience with automotive communication networks (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT) and tools such as Vector CANalyzer or CANape
Familiarity with version-control and CI tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins)
Background in adaptive or robust control and/or system identification

Responsibilities

Develop and calibrate steering, stability, and/or traction control algorithms
Work with cross-functional partners to define and deliver control features
Define handling metrics and objective maneuvers; support data analysis and pass/fail evaluation
Build, integrate, and test estimation and control algorithms for vehicle dynamics and related functions
Develop and execute test cases both in-vehicle and in simulation
Develop and maintain simulation models to validate estimators and control solutions
Develop high-fidelity, multi-body plant models using Simscape, MSC Adams, CarSim/TruckSim, or similar tools to analyze complex vehicle dynamics and powertrain responses under dynamic driving conditions
Build closed-loop virtual simulation environments to design, test, and benchmark motion-planning and trajectory-generation algorithms against critical road scenarios and dynamic maneuvers
Identify, track, and troubleshoot software issues using vehicle and dyno logs
Drive system-level integration issue resolution across software, firmware, and vehicle domains

Benefits

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Enhanced private health coverage. Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
Mental health and wellbeing support
Hybrid working options
Pension contributions
Life insurance