Engineer / Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer – Control Systems (US)
Location: North America
Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace, defence, OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.
Our values
Drive
We constantly strive to redefine the standards of excellence in everything we do. Working with energy and enthusiasm to deliver and achieve results for our customers and ourselves.
Innovation
We thrive on challenges and encourage our people to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, to seek our new possibilities and have the confidence to pursue creative solutions.
Collaboration
We depend on honest, open relationships built on trust, always aiming to do the right thing by each other, our people, our customers and our community. We embrace mistakes and learn from them. We enjoy and celebrate what we do together.
Expertise
We are passionate about our people and the knowledge, skills, ideas and capabilities that each employee brings. We share knowledge freely and support and develop each other’s strengths so we can succeed together.
What we can offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package will be provided including:
- Healthcare, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 37.5-hour standard work week
- DSD paid overtime policy
What will you be doing
You’ll be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of sustainable technology, within a refreshing, team-focused, rewarding culture and a 4½ day standard working week.
Engineers are our priority, and development of their technical skills and business experience is our working goal. The systems we develop range from 1 Watt to mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water and enabling our global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, carry on reading and apply below.
Do you enjoy working on fast-paced projects, applying your engineering skills to a wide variety of technologies and applications, whilst challenging yourself every day?
To thrive at DSD, you will be looking to develop into a self-motivated, innovative multi-skilled engineer, adept at solving complex problems with a positive approach. You will need to have high levels of initiative and attention to detail whilst working to tight deadlines. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible to successfully deliver your own project work, as well as supporting those of others. You will apply technical knowledge and experience to interesting and challenging projects for a wide variety of customers, markets and sectors. DSD engineers generate and maintain excellent relationships with customers at an appropriate level.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and development of control software models in MATLAB / Simulink, including requirements capture, design and verification
- Make and contribute to software architecture decisions that facilitate the development of efficient and effective control software for electric machines and drive units across automotive, commercial transport, off-highway, and aerospace sectors
- Create plant models for various hydro-electro-mechanical systems for SiL, MiL & HiL testing of software
- Perform software and calibration development on real hardware in test cells and in vehicles
- Generate formal reports, documentation and technical communication and deliver it effectively to customers
- Application of technical knowledge and experience to provide innovative engineering solutions to meet a variety of customer requirements
- Identify problems in a timely manner and ensure the best engineering solutions are applied
- Where appropriate, undertake a Project Lead role; leading a small/medium project team to deliver a successful project outcome; from both a technical and commercial perspective
- Provide direction and guidance for a growing department across the entire product development lifecycle by supporting and collaborating with other engineers within the Control Systems group
General Responsibilities
- Exhibit a passion for learning and facing new challenges
- Take an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives within the Control Systems group
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
- Act as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
- Support the business development team in the creation of technical project proposals and resourcing estimates
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with peers, business development and technical leaders
- Adapt to the needs of a growing and developing business
- Present and communicate technical information, clearly and concisely within DSD, to customers, at technical conferences or through white papers
- Follow DSD’s values and professional standards/practices in technical execution, project management, quality and communication
- Being fully aware of, and actively comply with, DSD’s export control and other policies and procedures
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
What you will need
- A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical, electrical, electronic or control system engineering or related discipline OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in control system development with software packages and tools relevant to controls engineering (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow)
- Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems that make up hybrid and/or EV powertrains.
- Knowledge of ASPICE, AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 safety standards in automotive programs.
- Experience working with embedded software development, C programming
- Background with debuggers, compilers, IDEs, programmers, emulators, etc.
- Project Management experience involving electrified and/or hybrid systems projects
- Able to create and follow key engineering processes and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts
Our approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.
We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD!