Vehicle Controls Engineer

At indiGO Technologies (Tradename: “GO”) we are changing the electric vehicle paradigm with our own class of ultra-efficient electric vehicles for ride hailing and last mile delivery use cases. The indiGO line of purpose-built EVs provide the smoothest, roomiest and most affordable ride using patented SmartWheel wheel technology. Our technology combines premium suspension, a spacious cabin and a low cost-per-mile ride allowing for a truly sustainable vehicle.

indiGO Technologies is looking for a talented scientist or engineer to develop closed-loop control algorithms for electric vehicle active suspension and drive systems. The candidate will work as part of the embedded software team and will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to develop, simulate and test vehicle control systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of control theory and an understanding of vehicle dynamics.

The candidate will work from our office in Woburn, Massachusetts. (20 minutes from downtown Boston.)

Responsibilities:

• Develop new and innovative solutions for optimizing vehicle performance and rider comfort under a variety of road and driving conditions.
• Build vehicle models and perform simulations using Simulink and CarSim to verify vehicle control system performance.
• Plan, support execution of and analyze the results of vehicle tests to validate control features.
• Coordinate with other teams regarding vehicle control system considerations in the design of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Develop code in C to implement vehicle control algorithms, validate this code in the vehicle model and integrate the code into the vehicle firmware.
• Develop design documentation and procedures for vehicle control systems.
• Follow established processes for design, documentation, validation and release of new features.

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering or physics
• Five years or more of relevant work experience
• Solid understanding of modern and classical control theory, both theoretical and practical
• Proficiency in using Matlab and Simulink for analysis and simulation
• Experience in digital signal processing and control algorithm development in digital systems
• Some experience using a high-level programming language such as C or C++
• Knowledge of nonlinear control, stochastic system, robust control and optimal control theories
• Knowledge of state estimation techniques, MIMO control systems, and constraint-based control techniques.
• Highly-preferred experience in structural mechanics, multibody dynamics and vehicle dynamics
• Highly-preferred experience in implementing and tuning active suspension systems
• Preferred experience in using CarSim to simulate vehicle dynamic performance
• Preferred experience developing software compliant to ISO 26262 and coding standards such as MISRA-C
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Qualified candidates working from our EV facility and HQ in Woburn, MA (20-minutes from downtown Boston) are preferred and will be prioritized. Note that only experienced and qualified candidates should apply, and also state whether they can either work fulltime in Woburn MA or are open to relocation to the NorthEast area.

We are looking for like-minded individuals on our movement to truly impact sustainability. Join us on our mission to change the EV paradigm! indiGO Technologies offers competitive salaries, stock options, flexible hours, and a 401K plan. We support a diverse engineering team, knowing that innovation truly thrives with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Job Title and Compensation

• The salary range for this position is between $117,000 and $132,000, based on full-time employment.
• Actual salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and work location.
• Our open positions are based on job competencies that are specific to each role. If you are offered a position, the job title may be different from what is advertised to align with the role's competencies and your specific background, experience, and interview results.

indiGO Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.