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Sr. Vehicle Controls Engineer

Carbon Robotics•Seattle, WA
•Hybrid
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About The Position

As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together. As a Sr. Vehicle Controls Engineer at Carbon Robotics, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing control algorithms and software that ensure the robust, precise, and safe motion of our AI and robotics products. You will work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, electrical, and systems integration peers to build AI and robotics products. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software systems for various electronic devices, and will do whatever it takes—which will include going to the farm—to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in control systems, encompassing ground-up design, analysis, implementation, testing, and debugging in real-world applications.
  • Solid foundation in first principles linear systems analysis and state-estimation.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing reliable and performant control systems.
  • Proficiency in software development using C/C++
  • Understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces, with specific experience with CAN in embedded vehicle systems.
  • Demonstrated solid experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and model-based controls development.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and successfully execute open-ended projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hands-on experience with electric vehicle architecture, including high-voltage (HV) batteries, power distribution systems, and motor inverters
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
  • Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

  • Electric vehicle or off-highway vehicle system experience.
  • Electromechanical prototyping
  • Functional safety experience and working knowledge of safety standards like ISO 26262.
  • Knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems & controls

Responsibilities

  • Build control-oriented vehicle models and implement model-based algorithms for electric drivetrains and chassis systems.
  • Develop high-performance control systems using Matlab/Simulink and deploy them to embedded vehicle systems
  • Partner with hardware and mechanical teams to align sensing and actuation with target vehicle motion attributes.
  • Root-cause low-level control issues and tune loops to maximize system precision, safety, and performance.
  • Calibrate and debug algorithms through SIL/HIL simulations and hands-on field testing.
  • Drive innovation in agricultural robotics through strategic project planning and rapid, iterative problem-solving.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
  • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health HRA
  • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
  • Menopause Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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