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Brakes Motion Controls Systems Engineer

Yoh - A Day & Zimmerman Company
Palo Alto, CA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Brakes Motion Controls Systems Engineer

The Motion Controls Systems Engineer will participate in the system level design activities for the propulsion and braking system, with a special focus on the electrical and controls integration to the rest of the vehicle system. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.

Responsabilities:
  • Participate in vehicle systems and software technical discussions and develop technical solutions while representing the propulsion system.
  • Distill product-level requirements and decompose them from vehicle-level motion features down to ECU/software-component functional requirements.
  • Define braking and propulsion functions and work with the hardware, software, architecture, safety and other cross-functional teams to deliver said functionality.
  • Participate in functional safety and failure avoidance analysis of complex electrical and software vehicle subsystems (HARA, FMEAs, etc.).
  • Develop and own motion related vehicle features (drive modes, terrain modes, vehicle hold, speedometer, odometer, cruise control, brake assistance, etc.).
  • Define diagnostic interfaces (DTCs, health monitoring, driver notifications, etc.) relating to the propulsion and braking systems.
  • Build the feature implementation strategy and develop functional boundary diagrams, sequence diagrams, define feature attributes, assess homologation requirements, and other deliverables.
  • Define system level test plans for hardware and software features (virtualized testing environments, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), etc.).
  • Use field data to improve design and performance of the system.
  • Report features development progress and maturity at various program milestones.
  • Participate in architectural and software technical discussions and develop technical solutions while representing the propulsion system.

The minimum requirements we seek:
  • BS in Engineering degree in an equivalent field, or equivalent experience.
  • 0-5 years of experience in systems design, systems architecture, propulsion or brakes systems, integration, and test validation.
  • Strong electrical and systems engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics.
  • Working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, propulsion technologies, brake system technologies, software/hardware tool development.
  • A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Should have experience with some of the following:
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Traction Control
  • Stability Control
  • Friction & Regen Brake Blending
  • Trailer Brake Controls
  • Hydraulic brake boost assist
  • One-Pedal Driving
  • Hill-start assist
  • Brake torque vectoring
  • Brake Pedal Override
  • Automatic Emergency Braking / Pre-Collision Assistance
  • Dynamic Braking / Dynamic Deceleration
  • Electronic Park Brake Control features
  • Hydraulic brake boost Control features
  • ESC control features

Preferred Requirements:
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechanical engineering.
  • Proven technical expertise in Propulsion and/or Brakes Systems Design and understanding of the intricacies of the subsystem.
  • Experience in the test, validation, and calibration of vehicle motion control features (e.g., longitudinal/lateral dynamics, regenerative braking, traction control) using HIL/SIL or in-vehicle testing.
  • Experience with electric machine design and DC/AC inverter design.
  • Experience with smart actuators, brake-by-wire systems, and integrated motion controllers.
  • Experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet.
  • Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment.
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis.
  • Experience operating within an Agile software development framework utilizing modern CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software deployment.
  • Proficiency in fundamentals of vehicle architecture, embedded systems design, RTOS s and real-time networking.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standards (industry certification is highly preferred).


Estimated Min Rate: $70.00
Estimated Max Rate: $90.00


What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20 hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20 hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20 hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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