Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer

Hexagon

$131K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience in software engineering or simulation/autonomy controls testing
  • Proficiency with TruckSim or CarSIM
  • Experienced in vehicle controls development and tuning: PID, LQR, MPC controllers
  • Skilled in designing comprehensive automated and manual test plans

Responsibilities

  • Support the Autonomous Controls Team in developing motion controls for haulage vehicles
  • Simulate vehicle response for long-haul heavy vehicles using Simulink and proprietary software
  • Collaborate with the controls team to tune controllers in a simulation environment
  • Update and verify plant models using data collected from the field
  • Generate and report on tests and iterative simulations
  • Identify and develop automation opportunities for simulation and reporting

Benefits

  • Telecommuting options within the US
  • Minimal travel required (less than 5%)
  • Opportunity to work within a global company
  • Collaboration with specialized team in an advanced tech field
Full Job Description
Overview

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is looking for Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer to Support the onboard Autonomous Controls Team in product development of haulage vehicles.

 

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with offices around the world. This position is based in Morton, Illinois.  Telecommuting within the US is permitted. Less than 5% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

As our Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer, you would be responsible for:

 

  • Supporting the onboard Autonomous Controls Team in product development of haulage vehicles in the area of vehicle motion control.
  • Using Simulink, TruckSim, and proprietary software to simulate vehicle response of long-haul heavy vehicles using various controllers.
  • Collaborating with the controls team to tune and modify PID, LQR, MPC, and other controllers using a simulation environment.
  • Updating and verify plant models using data from the field.
  • Generating tests, test plans, and reports of iterative simulations.
  • Identifying opportunities and develop automation for the simulation and report generation environment
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:                        

  • Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Automotive Engineering or related field
  • Three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Simulation/Autonomy Controls Test Engineer, or related occupation.
  • Experience with TruckSim or CarSIM;
  • Simulation/Autonomy Controls Test Engineer
  • TruckSim or CarSIM;
  • Experience with vehicle controls development and tuning: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Controller, LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), MPC (Model Predictive Control);
  • Experience designing comprehensive test plans: automated and manual tests
  • Experience with entire control system structure and deep root cause analysis.

 

If you require any special accommodation, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address. 

 

Salary: $131,500 - $135,000 per year

 

Apply online at https://hexagon.com/about/careers Or, send resume to:  [email protected]

Ref: 00080318

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