Staff Embedded Controls Engineer, Thermal

Thermal systems play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, encompassing aspects such as comfort, powertrain capability, and battery fast charging. As a Staff Embedded Controls Engineer, Thermal, you will bridge the gap between theoretical models and real-world applications by developing a top-notch controls framework.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control and estimation algorithms for various thermal management systems, including climate control, battery, powertrain, and heat pump systems.
• Develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments.
• Create and execute unit, SIL, and HIL test cases to ensure algorithm functionality.
• Collaborate with test and integration engineers to debug control algorithms.
• Adapt or develop reduced-order thermal systems models for control-focused development.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to execute control strategies.
• Develop fault detection and reaction strategies for a seamless customer experience.
• Continuously improve models to compare control algorithms quantitatively.
• Analyze fleet telemetry data to enhance software quality and inform new feature development.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience in developing control algorithms and applying them to physical systems.
• High proficiency in Python programming.
• Strong foundation in control theory, system dynamics, and model-based design.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or similar systems.
• Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis and design.

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of linear systems and state-estimation/observers.
• Familiarity with thermal control algorithms and embedded systems.
• Experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and stacks.
• Familiarity with microcontroller peripherals and digital signal processing.
• Experience with data management tools and fleet data analysis.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and new parent ramp-up programs.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
• Tuition assistance.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for community service.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.

Salary: $150,200 - $283,500 per year