Job TitleSr. Chassis Control Engineer
Job Purpose As a Sr. Chassis Control Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art chassis systems, and their interactions with other vehicle systems, covering a variety of engineering tasks. From concept definition and system design to validation, you will help us deliver innovative systems including industry-leading Steer-By-Wire, Brake-By-Wire, and Suspension technologies.
Responsibilities (80s of the Position)- Define and manage system and software requirements for chassis systems, including steering, brakes and stability control systems
- Maintain DVPs, support development of test cases and coordinate execution of verification tests throughout program milestones including regulatory / homologation tests
- Mentor younger, less experienced members of the team.
- Support system validation and testing activities on vehicles, bench, HIL etc.
- Lead the definition of Functional Safety deliverables according to ISO26262 and Failure Mode Analysis
- Conduct issue investigation and root cause analysis, and manage open issues to closure
- Support the definition of Diagnostic DTC's, service routines, bootloader specifications
- Maintain system architecture, network design and interfaces with other vehicle subsystems, including ADAS and Powertrain, ensuring integration of chassis systems with other vehicle controllers
- Collaborate with the vehicle dynamics team to ensure vehicle performance targets are met
- Provide technical inputs to the legal and homologation teams
- Support vehicle activities, data logging and testing
- Support attribute definition, feature / vehicle behaviors definition, vehicle performance target setting
- Manage deliverables and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of software and relevant documentation, meeting program milestones and prototype builds
Required Experience - Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Electrical/Software/Controls Engineering or Equivalent
- 4 or more years' experience of Chassis Systems Development, Calibration and / or Control Software Development (Stability Control Systems, Steering, Braking or Suspension / Damping)
- Experience in requirements and test cases definition for safety critical Chassis Systems (DOORS, Polarion or similar)
- Knowledge and hands-on experience of braking and / or steering components and features
- Experience of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Failure Mode Analysis
- Experience with CAN-based tools for testing, data logging, feature calibration and issue investigation (such as Vector CANApe, CANAlyzer, CANoe)
- Experience in managing suppliers for SW development and issue resolution
- Understanding of automotive homologation and legal / regulatory requirements and testing for chassis systems
- Issue management, root-cause analysis
- Basic project management skills
- Familiarity with MS Office suite
Preferred Experience - Master's Degree.
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics, ADAS systems, and EV powertrain
- Experience in system validation and HIL testing, dSpace or similar
- Knowledge of Automotive Diagnostic DTC's, service routines, boot loader
- Valid driver's license, performance driving license preferred such as a racing license, or test driver license from an automotive proving ground.
- Experience in architecture / network definition, and system integration for automotive application
- Matlab scripting and Simulink Modeling
- CAPL script
Travel RequirementsTravel may be required to other Canoo's offices and external vehicle testing facilities, up to 20% of time, domestically and internationally.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here... - Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
