Staff Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer

About the role

ALSO is seeking a Staff Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer to develop and calibrate world‑class stability and traction control software for next‑generation electric vehicles. The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams across controls, embedded software, and test & validation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate steering, stability, and traction control algorithms.
• Define handling metrics, support data analysis, and evaluate pass/fail criteria.
• Build, integrate, and test estimation and control algorithms for vehicle dynamics.
• Develop and execute test cases in‑vehicle and in simulation, and maintain high‑fidelity simulation models.
• Identify, track, and troubleshoot software issues using vehicle and dyno logs.

Required profile

• Master's or PhD in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals (understeer/oversteer, tire dynamics).
• Direct development and calibration experience with traction control, VDC/ESP, ABS, AWD, torque vectoring, or electronic limited slip differential.
• Experience with state estimation, sensor fusion, and real‑time embedded systems.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and automation scripting.
• Experience with Simscape, MSC Adams, CarSim/TruckSim, or similar multi‑body modeling tools.
• Familiarity with automotive communication networks (CAN, EtherCAT) and tools such as Vector CANalyzer or CANape.
• Version‑control and CI tools (Git, Jenkins).

What we offer

• Salary range $225,000 – $275,000 per year.
• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage (100% company paid).
• One Medical membership, fertility benefits, flexible time off, 401(k) match.
• Hybrid working options, pension contributions, life insurance.