Principal Vehicle Controls Engineer - Vehicle Motion Controls

Principal Vehicle Controls Engineer - Vehicle Motion Controls Location : Australia Role Description We are vertically integrating all aspects of vehicle motion systems and control at 42dot, enabling innovation in next generation electric vehicles.

As a Principle Vehicle Controls Engineer, you will lead the development of advanced motion control features, architect robust system solutions, and help set the standard for engineering excellence across the team.Responsibilities Lead the architecture and development of vehicle motion control systems, balancing functional, nonfunctional, cost, and manufacturability requirementsCollaborate with Product Management, Homologation, Functional Safety, and Systems Engineering teams to derive and refine high level feature requirementsDesign and implement control features including One Pedal Drive, Drive Modes, Traction Control, Torque Vectoring, Vehicle State Estimations and Vehicle HoldDevelop supervisory safety monitoring algorithms in collaboration with Functional Safety teams to ensure technical safety goals are metDefine validation strategies and test requirements at vehicle, subsystem, and software levelsBuild tools, test procedures, and inhouse frameworks (e.g., simulators, integration benches) to accelerate developmentReview and approve control strategies, software architecture, and feature implementations across programsMentor engineers, promote technical growth, and uphold engineering quality standardsQualifications RequiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field15+ years of experience in vehicle controls, embedded systems, or motion control domainsDeep understanding of control systems theory and real-world implementation in automotive environmentsExperience developing and optimizing features such as traction control, regenerative braking, or torque vectoringStrong knowledge and experience with software development practices (C / C++, Python, or MATLAB / Simulink) and real-time systemsProven experience defining system or subsystem-level architectures and interfacesFamiliarity with automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and diagnostic frameworksHands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop or vehicle-level testing environmentsPreferredExperience with safety-critical systems and architecturesFundamental knowledge of communication protocols, including Ethernet, CAN, and PCIePrior contributions to homologated vehicle systemsStrong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and cross-functional teamsTrack record of mentoring or leading small technical teams#J-18808-Ljbffr