Controls Engineer - HV Systems & Electrified Powertrain
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FEV is seeking an experienced and highly skilled engineer in the field of hybrid/electric vehicle control systems, high-voltage system integration, and embedded controls for electrified powertrain applications. The role will support customer-facing development and integration work, including HV hardware interfaces, controls software/firmware, vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation readiness for advanced vehicle programs.
- Develop and mature controls software and advanced controls strategies for electrified propulsion and high-voltage vehicle systems, including application-specific optimization and integration support\
- Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded controls software, including bare-metal C code and real-time control logic for vehicle and powertrain systems
- Define system and functional-level requirements, including component interfaces, I/O, communication protocols, and high/low-voltage interactions
- Support vehicle integration, prototype start-up, problem resolution, and customer-site engineering activities for HV systems and electrified powertrains
- Review controls architecture, firmware implementation, validation coverage, and system maturity to identify technical risks and gaps
- Develop and support plant models, simulations, and control strategy validation activities for electric vehicle powertrain components and systems
- Conduct MiL, SiL, HiL, bench, dyno, and vehicle testing to validate control functions and support DVP&R execution
- Use Vector tools and other calibration/diagnostic toolchains to analyze CAN traffic, troubleshoot issues, and support integration activities
- Interface with electrical hardware, software, diagnostics, functional safety, validation, prototype build, and customer engineering teams
- Drive the use of proper automotive and defense-oriented engineering standards, safe HV work practices, documentation discipline, and structured issue tracking
- Lead or support project execution, status reporting, technical reviews, and direct communication with customers
- Keep abreast of technology advancements around electronic controls, EV architectures, HV hardware, and vehicle integration methods