Associate Systems Modeling & Controls Engineer
Core
Develop and apply engineering systems modeling, simulation, controls analysis, and data-driven evaluation tools for advanced vehicle technologies and competitions.
Role type
Associate Systems Modeling & Controls Engineer
Builds
Computational tools, simulation methodologies, control-system workflows, and analysis frameworks for vehicle validation events.
Domain
Automotive engineering, advanced vehicle technology competitions, propulsion controls
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
vehicle serial communication protocols (CAN-HS/CAN-FD), MATLAB/Simulink, GitHub, automotive data acquisition systems, generative AI tools, CI/CD, automated testing, vehicle modeling and simulation, MIL/HIL development, hybrid/electric vehicle control architecture, DOE Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions knowledge
Preferred skills
leadership, time management, teamwork, oral and written communications, MS Office suite, external stakeholder interaction
Technologies
Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), CAN-HS, CAN-FD, GitHub, generative AI (Claude Code, Codex, ChatGPT, Gemini)
Responsibilities
Support deployment of model-based engineering environments (MIL/SIL/HIL) to analyze system functionality and performance; analyze engineering system operation using vehicle and test-event data; develop and apply software engineering and control-system verification methodologies; manage and process engineering data from competition and validation events; collaborate with internal staff, OEM partners, and SMEs to align modeling activities with program requirements; serve as a mentor and technical point of contact for student teams; develop training materials and technical guidance for modeling and controls development.
Seniority
Associate level (RD2 or RD3 depending on experience)
