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Autonomous Driving Vehicle Controls Engineer

Quest Global
Northville, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

  • Job responsibility requires working on state estimation algorithms such as Kalman filters, Particle filters etc.
  • Working on control algorithm tuning and development such as MPC, LQR, PID etc.
  • Working of Path planning algorithms such as Dijkstra, A* etc.
  • Working on Emergency braking and ACC algorithms.
  • Job responsibility requires candidate to work on Simulation tools such as PreScan, Dspace ASM.
  • Knowledge of Simulink Check for generating MAAB warnings and fixing the MATLAB/Simulink model. Knowledge of using PolySpace tool in Simulink and ISO26262 functional safety standard.
  • Working on the analysis for CAN data recordings using PCAN tools, UDP data recordings using Wireshark Recordings, Embedded system recordings using custom GUI recordings and finding the failure points in the system.
  • Knowledge of auto generation of the embedded code for the embedded platforms and debugging the failures during the testing of the software
  • Familiarity with sensor technologies such as radar, lidar, and cameras etc. which will be used for bug detection and resolution
  • Help translate business and operational functional requirements into detailed functional & technical specifications.
  • Support defect resolution and investigative analysis during development and release cycles
  • Contribute to reusable solution templates, processes and internal tools that improve implementation efficiency.
  • Migration and re-engineering of applications
  • Build customer relationship through good interactions and responsiveness.

What You Will Bring

  • Proficient in the use of MATLAB/Simulink, State Estimation algorithms, Controls algorithms, Path Planning algorithms, Embedded platforms, CAN tools, Wireshark and JIRA.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience of rapid prototyping systems (Specifically dSPACE products).
  • Minimum 2 years of experience of working on Embedded Platforms (Specifically NVIDIA platforms) in development and integration
  • Experience in MATLAB or Python scripting and plotting for data analysis and debugging.
  • Proficient with communication protocols especially (CAN, UDP, MQTT)
  • Knowledge about the controls algorithms such as NMPC, PID, LQR and Path planning algorithms such as A*, Hybrid A*, Dijkstra etc.
  • Knowledge about Matlab tools such as Simulink Check, Polyspace etc.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience in interacting with customers to present technical solutions and clarify technical aspects of project
  • Development, testing, debugging, documentation activities for projects.
  • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices.

Pay Range: $75,000-$100,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Northville, MI

  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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