Platform Control Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Platform Control Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control theory as well as a passion for developing advanced control systems for autonomous vehicles. You will be responsible for working on the platform control software that translates motion planner trajectories to drive-by-wire commands.

What Youll Do

• Control Systems Development.
• Develop control software modules for vehicle actuation systems.
• Implement control algorithms for throttle brake and steering to accurately follow planned trajectories.
• Interface and integrate with body control systems including headlights and fifth-wheel lifts.
• Hands-On Contribution:
• Engage directly in coding vehicle testing and debugging.
• Stay actively involved in technical challenges.

What Were Looking For

• Mission-First Mindset - We put the needs of the mission and our customers first and understand that the US and its allies have no preordained right to victory in any future conflict.
• Ownership Mentality - Were looking for owners; those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility a healthy dose of skepticism and contribute to a culture of performance.
• Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity - We are first and foremost a technology company working at the leading edge of capabilities like machine learning autonomy distributed networking and multimodal sensor fusion.
• Structured Thinker and Problem Solver Working with technical programs requires clear communication and well-thought-out plans. A solution-driven approach the ability to distill complexity into its essential digestible components and the ability to supervise execution are critical to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment is highly preferred.
• Experience with real-world controls experience in automotive aerospace or related field is preferred
• Strong background in control theory and control systems design.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C
• Experience with vehicle dynamics and actuation systemss
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong product mindset with a focus on delivering customer value.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics Control Systems or a related field.

US Salary Range
$115000$155000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience education specialized training critical expertise training and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterras overall compensation addition to base salary and equity Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including traditional Roth 401(k) and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local state and federal laws. Forterrans are unique talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

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