Senior Engineer – Chassis Function Calibration

Senior Engineer – Chassis Function Calibration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an engineering field of study
• 8+ years of experience in vehicle concept engineering or serial development, in the work scope of calibration and validation of software functions and calibration tools including ETAS and MATLAB
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C-programming source code
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, driving behavior evaluations, chassis control theory, and electronic control units (ECUs)
• A passion for vehicle operation and performance, specifically in truck and off-road vehicle development
• Mentorship experience for junior engineers and the ability to teach complex content with passion
• Experience with electric vehicles or hybrid propulsion systems
• Proven experience in requirement setting and management for vehicle control functions
• Experience with ISO26262 and functional safety standards
• Vehicle limit handling driving abilities in precision and emergency maneuvers documented by standardized licensing testing (SAE, TRC, OEM Specific)
• Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management
• Knowledge of module and zonal vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay
• Hands-on experience with in-vehicle testing on public roads, proving grounds and specialized test tracks
• Motivation to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, creation of new ideas and solutions, and enjoyment of hands-on vehicle testing
• Flexibility for domestic and international travel as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills, task ownership, self-motivation, problem solving, innovation creativity and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, calibration and validation for electronic drivetrain and chassis control systems including (but not limited to): All Wheel Drive Torque Distribution, Brake Torque Vectoring, Driver Steering Recommendation, Drag Torque Regulation, Drive Slip Regulation
• Fully autonomous hands-on calibration of customer focused chassis control systems to meet the Ride, Steering, Handling, Stability, and Braking performance demands of an emerging electric vehicle market
• Define calibration methodologies, best practices and requirement specifications in a new E-architecture from scratch
• Establish, manage and track functional and performance requirements as a single point of contact independently from Level1 to a final validated version for serial production
• Carry out in-depth analysis of software documentation and feature set labeling to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with product functionality
• Analyze and optimize chassis and propulsion feature sets for performance, efficiency and diagnostic functions
• Conduct simulation and real-world testing to evaluate the performance of electronic chassis control systems in normal, adverse, and emergency scenarios
• Perform in vehicle limit handling on high friction, low friction and off-road driving environments at various test locations and environments
• Develop and execute plans to meet program milestones, regulatory requirements, and a successful launch
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to produce solutions to engineering & functional challenges
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in calibration processes, requirement management and development strategies
• Represent the company in technical discussions with suppliers and industry partners
• Expedite the project with new ideas and new projects even outside of the calibration scope
• Coordinate and collaborate with suppliers on integration and validation plans and activities
• Support the Chassis Testing & Tuning team, whenever needed with commitment to tasks outside the chassis functionality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals