Job Title 

Propulsion Controls Engineer

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

The Propulsion Controls Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, testing, and issuing the propulsion controls software for Canoo vehicles.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

Create test plan for on vehicle testing, calibration, and development of propulsion control algorithms for electric vehicle. Support software review and development. Evaluation for release of calibration set for propulsion software functions. Ownership of vehicle attributes for propulsion functions including target setting, evaluation and analysis. Support requirements development at vehicle, system, and software levels to refine vehicle behaviors and attributes. Provide feedback and assistance to other systems requiring propulsion software systems support including chassis controls development, battery management system development, ADAS controls development. Interface with cross-functional teams to support propulsion performance testing, software testing and validation.

Required Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Experience using MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow for control algorithm development. Experience with on-vehicle testing of propulsion systems Experience with software documentation / calibration guides for propulsion software. Electric vehicle systems knowledge: High voltage Battery, Traction Inverter, Electric Motor Experience with in-vehicle data acquisition equipment: Vector, Intrepid, PCAN, or similar Experience with software analysis tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, vsignalizer, CANape Experience with log file analysis and root case identification of software issues in vehicle Requirement management systems experience: Jama, Doors or Polarion

Preferred Experience  

3+ years of experience in Control systems. Basic knowledge of communication interfaces like CAN, SPI, I2C Good trouble shooting skills and understanding at the system level (electrical propulsion system including gearing, powertrain controls and battery system). Experience with IDE tools like CCS or Eclipse, software management systems like GitHub, software versioning tools like Git, and familiarity with software validation and release process. Functional safety related qualifications (ISO26262) are a plus.

Travel Requirements

Business travel up to 20% annually.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here... 

Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone   Comprehensive Health Insurance   Equity Compensation  Flexible Paid Time Off  Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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