Controls / Embedded Software Engineer

Optimal EV is looking for a Vehicle Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, calibrate, test, and validate vehicle control systems for electric commercial vehicles. This hands-on role involves working directly on prototype and production vehicles to troubleshoot issues, perform calibration, and support vehicle commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain vehicle control software using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
• Integrate and calibrate vehicle control functions across multiple platforms.
• Support vehicle dynamics, drivability, powertrain, thermal, charging, and body control development.
• Apply control-system principles to enhance vehicle performance and stability.
• Develop and tune control algorithms, state machines, and fault handling logic.
• Integrate new electrical and electronic components into vehicle control systems.
• Maintain CAN communication interfaces and vehicle signals.
• Support vehicle diagnostics, fault detection, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze CAN logs and measurement data to identify root causes of issues.
• Perform hands-on vehicle calibration, commissioning, and validation.
• Conduct road testing and vehicle-level functional testing.
• Support software flashing and controller configuration updates.
• Reproduce production issues and validate corrective actions.
• Perform regression testing after software or calibration changes.
• Support EV charging and high-voltage system integration and validation.
• Develop configurable software and calibration strategies for multiple platforms.
• Maintain software versions, calibration files, and release documentation.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Vehicle Integration, Production, Quality, and Service teams.
• Work with suppliers for component integration and troubleshooting.
• Support prototype vehicle builds and engineering development activities.
• Drive controls-related issues through root-cause analysis and validation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with control systems, automotive controls, embedded systems, or vehicle development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Stateflow.
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics and system behavior.
• Familiarity with CAN communication.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with software, electrical systems, and physical vehicle systems.
• Hands-on vehicle testing, calibration, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to analyze vehicle data and document results clearly.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Cross-functional teamwork capabilities.