Engineer III - Controls

• • Develop and tune control algorithms (PID, MPC, feedforward).
  • Integrate and calibrate FOC-based motor controllers (BLDC/PMSM/Hub).
  • Build and validate vehicle dynamics and actuator models.

• • Develop ROS 2 control nodes in C++.
  • Implement controllers using ros2_control (DiffDrive, Ackermann, manipulators).
  • Configure and tune Nav2 (planners, controllers, costmaps, BTs).
  • Own bring-up, launch flows, and integration with perception/localization.

• • Implement kinematics, Jacobians, and trajectory execution.
  • Develop joint-level control and safety interlocks.

• • Implement torque control, throttle mapping, regen braking, and diagnostics.
  • Work with CAN, RS485 and integrate BMS, motor drivers, and VCUs.

• • Develop models using MATLAB/Simulink or Python.
  • Validate in Gazebo/Ignition simulation environments.
  • Perform HIL/SIL, real-world testing, tuning, and calibration.

• • Work with mechanical, electrical, autonomy, and embedded teams.
  • Contribute to safety reviews, FMEA, and requirement discussions.

• • Master’s degree in relevant engineering field.
  • 3–4 years experience in control systems for robots/EVs/Flight Controls.
  • Strong C++ (OOD, real-time constraints).
  • Hands-on ROS 2, ros2_control, TF, URDF/Xacro.
  • Experience with Nav2 setup/tuning.
  • Proficiency in FOC, BLDC/PMSM control, motor modelling.
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, state estimation, sensor fusion.
  • Experience with CAN/RS485, integration of VCU, BMS, and motor controllers.
  • Localization algorithms (EKF, UKF, Visual SLAM).

• • Manipulator control (MoveIt/MoveIt2).
  • Real-time systems or embedded MCU experience.
  • Exposure to EV HV/LV architecture and functional safety.

• • Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
  • Good documentation and system design discipline.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced R&D environments.
  • Team-oriented with strong cross-functional communication.

This Control Systems Engineer role develops motion and vehicle-control software for mobile robots, EV platforms, and autonomous mobility systems. The work spans ROS 2 integration, motor and actuator control, simulation, and hardware testing in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, autonomy, and embedded teams.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Develop and tune PID, MPC, and feedforward controls for mobile vehicle platforms.
• Integrate and calibrate FOC-based motor controllers, and model vehicle dynamics and actuators.
• Build ROS 2 control nodes in C++ and configure ros2_control and Nav2 components.
• Integrate autonomy, perception, and localization modules; support system bring-up and launch flows.
• Develop manipulator kinematics, joint control, trajectory execution, and safety interlocks.
• Implement EV control functions such as torque, throttle mapping, regenerative braking, and diagnostics; connect CAN/RS485 devices and vehicle components.
• Model and validate systems in simulation, then conduct HIL/SIL and real-world testing, tuning, and calibration.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on integration, safety reviews, failure analysis, and requirements.

Good fit signals

• Has a relevant Master's degree and control-systems experience in robotics, EVs, or flight controls.
• Brings strong C++ skills, including object-oriented design and real-time constraints, with hands-on ROS 2 experience.
• Can work across motor control, robot or vehicle dynamics, and embedded hardware integration.
• Has experience configuring Nav2 and working with localization or sensor-fusion methods.
• Communicates across engineering disciplines and brings analytical, mathematical, documentation, and system-design skills.