Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer - Vehicle Controls

Electrical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Excellent background in first-principles linear systems analysis, state estimation, and control design.
Excellent fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics, specifically low- and medium-fidelity models used within a control algorithm.
Demonstrated ability to design control systems from the ground up, analyze, implement, test, and debug them in real-world applications.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.
Basic understanding of electric drivetrain physics and chassis actuators such as brakes, steering, and suspensions.
Proficiency with engineering development tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.
Basic proficiency with software development in C and C++.
Real-world experience with vehicle dynamics performance characteristics, ideally including direct experience developing, testing, and tuning suspension controls.
Expertise in advanced control and estimation techniques, optimal control, control synthesis, and deployment on embedded systems.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

Responsibilities

Develop control-oriented models of chassis systems for analysis and estimation.
Analyze and simulate suspension system behaviors using vehicle dynamics principles.
Evaluate novel subsystems related to vehicle motion to inform product architecture decisions.
Build and maintain Model-in-the-Loop simulation environments to model vehicle dynamics, control algorithms, and state estimation.
Develop and implement control algorithms to maximize system capability and flexibility and advance vehicle motion control technology deployed in Tesla vehicles.
Develop and implement estimation and monitoring algorithms to maximize system safety and reliability.
Work with Firmware and Integration Engineers to test, debug, and calibrate algorithms in simulation and in the vehicle.
Ensure algorithm stability and performance using software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tools, in the vehicle at proving grounds, and in the customer fleet.
Assist with testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems to improve vehicle performance.

Category	Vehicle Software
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	275523
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Tesla Vehicle Dynamics Controls team designs and implements the control algorithms and software that deliver the world-class vehicle dynamics Tesla is known for. Our systems are strongly physics-oriented, so this role requires someone who can apply first-principles analysis and advanced control techniques to create novel, industry-leading vehicle motion control systems (specifically governing brake, suspension, steering, aero, and powertrain). You will work cross-functionally with Chassis Hardware, Vehicle Dynamics and Modeling, Firmware, Systems Integration, and Self Driving teams to bring these systems from concept to production. The team has already delivered some of Tesla’s most distinctive capabilities, including the industry-first Steer-by-Wire and Rear-Steer system on Cybertruck, Track Mode and torque vectoring on Plaid Model S, Tesla’s in-house stability control (VDC), multi-motor traction control, adaptive suspension damping, trailer sway control, and Self Driving actuator controls. This is a chance to directly shape how Tesla vehicles move - on the road, on the track, and under autonomous control.

Job Responsibilities

Develop control-oriented models of chassis systems for analysis and estimation
Analyze and simulate suspension system behaviors, incorporating vehicle dynamics principles
Evaluate novel subsystems related to vehicle motion to inform product architecture decisions
Build and maintain Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) simulation environments to model vehicle dynamics, control algorithms, and state estimation
Analyze and simulate suspension system behaviors, incorporating vehicle dynamics principles
Develop and implement control algorithms to maximize system capability and flexibility, and advance the state-of-the-art in vehicle motion control technology deployed in Tesla vehicles
Develop and implement estimation and monitoring algorithms to maximize system safety and reliability
Work with Firmware/Integration Engineers to test, debug, and calibrate the algorithms in simulation and in car
Ensure stability and performance of the algorithms using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tools, in the vehicle at proving grounds and in the customer fleet
Assist in testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems to improve vehicle performance

Job Requirements

Excellent background in first principles linear systems analysis, state-estimation, and control design
Excellent fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics, specifically low and medium fidelity models to be used within a control algorithm
Demonstrated ability to ground-up design, analyze, implement, test, and debug control systems in real-world applications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
Basic understanding of the physics of electric drivetrains, and chassis actuators like brakes, steering, suspensions, etc.
Good proficiency with engineering development tools like Matlab/Simulink/Python
Basic proficiency with software development in C/C++
Real world experience with vehicle dynamics performance characteristics, ideally with direct experience in developing, testing and tuning suspension controls
Expertise in advanced control and estimation techniques, and optimal control, and control synthesis and deployment on embedded systems
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Tesla

See more jobs