Senior Controls Engineer, Vehicle Integration

Nuro
Mountain View, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior-level controls engineers with L2+ AD experience who can adapt to vehicle integration challenges.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of L2 or higher automated driving controls software development experience
    — “3+ years of experience in development of L2 or higher level automated driving controls software”
  • Individuals who have worked on safety-critical systems and are familiar with ISO 26262
    — “Develop robust, production-grade control software following safety standards (ISO 26262).”
  • Engineers with a background in vehicle dynamics and a track record of hands-on controls development
    — “Strong fundamentals in vehicle dynamics and controls, including theory, application, and validation.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires hands-on work with vehicle platforms and may involve on-site testing and debugging
    — “Conduct hands-on vehicle bring up, controls tuning, testing, and debugging”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in adapting control systems to new vehicle platforms
    — “Adapt Controls software stack to new vehicle platforms.”
  • Emphasize your ability to work closely with OEM engineers during integration phases
    — “Collaborate closely with OEM engineers and other Nuro teams to define vehicle and controls SW requirements”
  • Showcase your embedded C/C++ development experience in your resume and interviews
    — “Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills.”
  • Mention any prior work with high-fidelity vehicle dynamics models or ML-based controllers
    — “Experience developing high-fidelity vehicle dynamics models.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developing control software
  • collaborating with OEM engineers
  • adapting controls software stack
Typical background
MS in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics3+ years of experience in controls engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Controls EngineeringVehicle IntegrationAutonomous DrivingEmbedded C/c++Classical And Modern Controls Methods

Preferred

L4 Automated Driving System DevelopmentFunctional Safety Experience

Stack & domain

Autonomous DrivingControls SoftwareVehicle DynamicsClassical And Modern ControlsEmbedded C/c++Machine LearningProblem SolvingCollaborationEngineeringRoboticsAutonomous Vehicles

About the role

Original posting from Nuro

Who We Are 

Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides.

Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles.

With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected.

Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors.

About the Role

The Controls team at Nuro is responsible for safely and smoothly executing Autonomy generated plans, across vehicle platforms and ODDs. We are looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join us in this impactful role, where you will collaborate with best-in-class engineers to tackle challenging problems and help advance the future of robotics to improve everyday lives.

About the Work

Develop robust, production-grade control software following safety standards (ISO 26262).

Collaborate closely with OEM engineers and other Nuro teams to define vehicle and controls SW requirements for integrating Nuro Driver™ into new vehicle platforms.

Adapt Controls software stack to new vehicle platforms.

Conduct hands-on vehicle bring up, controls tuning, testing, and debugging for achieving vehicle performance, quality and drivability targets.

About You

MS in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics, or closely related fields with focus on Controls.

3+ years of experience in development of L2 or higher level automated driving controls software and integration with vehicle platform(s).

Strong fundamentals in vehicle dynamics and controls, including theory, application, and validation.

Experience implementing classical and modern controls methods.

Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills.

Significant hands-on controls development for L2+ or higher level Automated Driving systems.

Passionate about solving real-world challenging autonomous driving problems.

Fast to learn and adapt to new problems.

Self-starter and good team player with strong drive and accountability.

Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams.

Effective oral and written communication skill.

Bonus Points 

L4 automated driving system development experience.

Experience developing high-fidelity vehicle dynamics models.

Experience building learning based (ML) controllers.

Powertrain and/or chassis controls experience.

Functional safety experience.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $193,930 and $291,150 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP

Source: Nuro careers

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