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FEV North America, Inc.

Senior Controls Architect

Madison Heights, MIPosted 4 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Controls Architect to lead the development and productionization of Drive-by-Wire control systems. The candidate will define control architecture and algorithms, develop models in Simulink, and enable production-quality code generation and deployment to embedded controllers. This role focuses on real-time control of steering, braking, and propulsion systems. This role supports a production program to deploy a Drive-by-Wire (DbW) solution on embedded vehicle controllers for a high-reliability vehicle application. The system is developed using a model-based design approach (MATLAB/Simulink) with auto-generated code deployed to production ECUs.

  • Define control architecture for Drive-by-Wire systems (steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, throttle control)
  • Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink (model-based design)
  • Generate and deploy embedded C code to production ECUs
  • Implement closed-loop control strategies (PID, feedforward, etc.)
  • Define system interfaces across sensors, ECUs, and actuators
  • Ensure real-time performance and robustness
  • Support MIL / SIL / PIL / HIL validation and vehicle testing
  • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required
  • 8+ years in automotive embedded control systems
  • Strong experience with:
    • MATLAB / Simulink
    • Model-based development and code generation
  • Strong background in:
    • Control systems and vehicle dynamics
  • Experience with:
    • Embedded C / C++
    • Real-time ECU development
    • CAN / LIN communication

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, or actuator control systems
  • Experience with:
    • Embedded Coder or AUTOSAR
    • HIL tools (dSPACE, NI, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Calibration and diagnostics tools
  • Exposure to Functional safety concepts (ISO 26262)
  • Experience with Defense, off-highway, or heavy-duty vehicle platforms

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities 

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