Staff Embedded Controls Engineer, Thermal
Core
Build a world-class controls framework for thermal management systems (climate control, battery, powertrain, heat pump) to balance performance, energy consumption, and reliability in vehicles.
Role type
Staff Embedded Controls Engineer (Thermal)
Builds
Real-time embedded control/estimation algorithms and C code for vehicle thermal systems
Domain
Automotive thermal management and embedded controls
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Control theory, system dynamics, model-based design, Python programming, hardware bring-up, system debugging, code optimization, circuit analysis
Preferred skills
Linear systems, state-estimation/observers, thermal control algorithms, refrigeration/HVAC systems, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, ethernet, UDS), microcontroller peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI), data management tools, C/C++
Responsibilities
Create control/estimation algorithms for thermal management scope; Deliver high-quality C code in real-time embedded environment; Write unit, SIL, and HIL test cases; Debug control algorithms at bench and vehicle level; Adapt or create reduced-order thermal systems models; Develop fault detections and reaction strategies; Monitor fleet telemetry and use data analysis to close the loop on software quality
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities