Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. The Simulation (Autonomy) Controls Test Engineer will support the onboard Autonomous Controls Team in the product development of haulage vehicles, focusing on vehicle motion control and simulation.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the onboard Autonomous Controls Team in product development of haulage vehicles in the area of vehicle motion control
• Using Simulink, TruckSim, and proprietary software to simulate vehicle response of long-haul heavy vehicles using various controllers
• Collaborating with the controls team to tune and modify PID, LQR, MPC, and other controllers using a simulation environment
• Updating and verify plant models using data from the field
• Generating tests, test plans, and reports of iterative simulations
• Identifying opportunities and develop automation for the simulation and report generation environment

Requirements:

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Automotive Engineering or related field
• Three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Simulation/Autonomy Controls Test Engineer, or related occupation
• Experience with TruckSim or CarSIM
• Experience with Simulink
• Experience with vehicle controls development and tuning: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Controller, LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), MPC (Model Predictive Control)
• Experience designing comprehensive test plans: automated and manual tests
• Experience with entire control system structure and deep root cause analysis