Senior Controls Engineer, State Estimation

The role

You will develop, analyze, and test real-time state estimation algorithms for electric vehicles. You will work with a team of engineers to implement these algorithms on target hardware and maintain simulation models.

What you will do

• Develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms on target hardware.
• Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements.
• Collaborate with integration engineers to test, validate, and debug estimation algorithms before deployment.
• Contribute to the automated testing framework for Unit, SIL, HIL, and cloud-based validation.
• Develop and maintain simulation models to validate estimation solutions.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, observers).
• Experience with classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
• Understanding of ground-vehicle dynamics concepts, tire dynamics, understeer/oversteer.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

Nice to have

• Hands-on engineering experience through internships, research, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with software development processes and relevant tools.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems, sensor fusion, or automotive applications.
• Masters or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.