Zoox is looking for a controls engineer to join our Planning and Control team. The controls team is responsible for our vehicle’s longitudinal and lateral dynamics. You will also work closely with other teams within the company, such as the Trajectory Planner team, to define suitable interfaces for the controls tasks. We are looking for a software engineer with technical expertise in control of complex dynamic systems.
In this role, you will:
Architect and implement control strategies for our vehicle’s longitudinal and lateral dynamicsDefine specifications and test suites to tune parameters and compare the performance of different controllersWork with validation team to define and execute tests for developed controllersContribute to failure and hazard analyses and implement safety mitigations in the control softwareWork with the firmware team to ensure robust, safety-critical controller implementations in the hardened real-time embedded systemsWork with the simulation team to integrate controllers in the simulation environment for development and validationQualifications
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and 8+ years of relevant experienceStrong programming skills in C / C++Strong background in controls (PID, LQR, MPC, etc.) and filter design (FIR, IIR, etc.) for complex dynamic systemsUnderstanding of vehicle dynamics and automotive sensors and actuatorsExtensive experience with programming and algorithm design as well as strong mathematical and geometrical skills Bonus Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldExcellent leadership, project management, and organizational skillsExperience implementing a control system in a real-world productAdditional
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