Overview
Senior Chassis Control Engineer – Canoo
About Canoo
Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
Job Purpose
As a Sr. Chassis Control Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art chassis systems, and their interactions with other vehicle systems, covering a variety of engineering tasks. From concept definition and system design to validation, you will help us deliver innovative systems including industry-leading Steer-By-Wire, Brake-By-Wire, and Suspension technologies.
Responsibilities
- Define and manage system and software requirements for chassis systems, including steering, brakes and stability control systems
- Maintain DVPs, support development of test cases and coordinate execution of verification tests throughout program milestones including regulatory / homologation tests
- Mentor younger, less experienced members of the team.
- Support system validation and testing activities on vehicles, bench, HIL etc.
- Lead the definition of Functional Safety deliverables according to ISO26262 and Failure Mode Analysis
- Conduct issue investigation and root cause analysis, and manage open issues to closure
- Support the definition of Diagnostic DTCs, service routines, bootloader specifications
- Maintain system architecture, network design and interfaces with other vehicle subsystems, including ADAS and Powertrain, ensuring integration of chassis systems with other vehicle controllers
- Collaborate with the vehicle dynamics team to ensure vehicle performance targets are met
- Provide technical inputs to the legal and homologation teams
- Support vehicle activities, data logging and testing
- Support attribute definition, feature / vehicle behaviors definition, vehicle performance target setting
- Manage deliverables and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of software and relevant documentation, meeting program milestones and prototype builds
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Electrical / Software / Controls Engineering or Equivalent4 or more years' experience of Chassis Systems Development, Calibration and / or Control Software Development (Stability Control Systems, Steering, Braking or Suspension / Damping)Experience in requirements and test cases definition for safety critical Chassis Systems (DOORS, Polarion or similar)Knowledge and hands-on experience of braking and / or steering components and featuresExperience of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Failure Mode AnalysisExperience with CAN-based tools for testing, data logging, feature calibration and issue investigation (such as Vector CANApe, CANAlyzer, CANoe)Experience in managing suppliers for SW development and issue resolutionUnderstanding of automotive homologation and legal / regulatory requirements and testing for chassis systemsIssue management, root-cause analysisBasic project management skillsFamiliarity with MS Office suitePreferred Experience
Master's Degree.Understanding of vehicle dynamics, ADAS systems, and EV powertrainExperience in system validation and HIL testing, dSpace or similarKnowledge of Automotive Diagnostic DTCs, service routines, boot loaderValid driver's license, performance driving license preferred such as a racing license, or test driver license from an automotive proving ground.Experience in architecture / network definition, and system integration for automotive applicationMatlab scripting and Simulink ModelingCAPL scriptTravel Requirements
Travel may be required to other Canoo offices and external vehicle testing facilities, up to 20% of time, domestically and internationally.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here
Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyoneComprehensive Health InsuranceEquity CompensationFlexible Paid Time OffCasual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energyEqual Employment Opportunity
Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email TalentAcquisition@canoo.com
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