Senior Systems Engineer, Thermal Controls

Overview
You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you
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We are on the lookout for a Senior Systems Engineer, Thermal Controls that will be responsible for developing and maintaining thermal management software architectures. In this position, you will define system architectures and requirements to meet functionality, safety, service, and reliability objectives for electric vehicle’s thermal management systems. The Senior Systems Engineer – Thermal Controls will be considered the expert for the system design.
Responsibilities
• Design and develop controls system architecture for new and existing thermal management functions on BEV/FCEV programs
• Analyze existing thermal management software and interface designs for feasibility and continuous improvements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams like thermal, propulsion, product architecture to develop and document thermal control software requirements/specifications to be implemented by the controls application team
• Collaborate with the controls and modeling engineers to devise accurate control strategies for thermal management of battery, fuel cell, powertrain, cabin HVAC, and brake resistor
• Ensure the thermal controls schemes will meet thermal system requirements
• Assist with development of test cases for MIL/SIL/HIL verification of the thermal management software
• Provide guidance in requirements development and systems engineering to other team members
• Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary and fast-paced environment
Qualifications
• Masters degree in engineering (mechanical, computer science, electrical or any closely related discipline)
• Technical ability to understand and create system architectures and requirements
• Knowledge of thermal systems (i.e. pumps, fans, valves) and refrigeration systems (i.e. compressors, EXVs)
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience
• Experience with architecting software for functional safety relevant systems
• Experience in MBSD test environment including test case creation and model coverage
Preferred: 
• Understanding of microcontrollers and interfaces between application and driver layer
• Familiarity with ISO26262 development process
• Knowledge of Model-Based system design in MATLAB/Simulink environment
• Familiarity with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape
• Familiar with git version control
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python programming
Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.
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