HCU Test and Requirements Engineer
Irvine, CA

Job Description

Overview

HCU Test and Requirements Engineer will support the development and support for Karma Automotive. The ideal candidate will have product development and sustaining experience and have a proven track record of producing results.

Responsibilities

* The "Hybrid Control Systems Engineer - Software & Algorithm Design" position is responsible for the control systems algorithm design, implementation, testing and software integration of the hybrid vehicle control system. The job includes, but is not limited to:
* Hybrid vehicle control system development using model-based design process, including:
* Capturing control systems requirements for: core hybrid vehicle control functions, functional safety monitors, diagnostics control interfaces, etc.
* Developing control system function specifications to major subsystems including engine, high voltage battery, generator inverter, traction motor inverter, DC/DC converter, etc.
* Designing control algorithm using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
* Implementing algorithm using Auto-Code generation tools (e.g. Real-Time Workshop - Embedded Code, dSPACE TargetLink)
* Participating in control system peer design reviews.
* Performing control system unit and integrated tests using MIL, SIL, & HIL environments
* Specifying software test plan and requirements
* Performing vehicle level hybrid control system validation
* Interfacing with suppliers to capture requirements for successful hybrid vehicle control integration Provide training to manufacturing and service

Qualifications

* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* 5 or more years of demonstrated hands on experience with control system architectures and control systems implementation.
* Model-Based Control Design & Software development process
* Experienced in control systems requirements specification
* Experienced in control algorithm design using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
* Basic experience/knowledge of using RTW Embedded Code/dSPACE TargetLink for Auto-code generation
* Working Knowledge of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) Requirements
* Experienced in structured analysis & design in software development.
* Basic knowledge of software safety/FMEA experience including fault tree analysis, hazard analysis
* Vehicle development & system integration
* Basic knowledge of Electric, Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid vehicles
* 5 - 10 years of engineering experience