Staff Engineer - Chassis Controls Location: Australia Role Description We are vertically integrating all aspects of vehicle motion systems and control at 42dot, enabling innovation in next generation electric vehicles. As a Staff Vehicle Controls Engineer, you will design and implement advanced control features, contribute to system integration efforts, and collaborate closely with cross functional teams to deliver a tightly integrated, high performance vehicle motion experience. Responsibilities Design and develop vehicle motion control features such as One Pedal Drive, Drive Modes, Traction Control, Torque Vectoring, and Vehicle Hold Contribute to the architecture and integration of control algorithms into production vehicle platforms Collaborate with Product Management, Systems Engineering, and Functional Safety teams to define and refine feature requirements Implement supervisory safety checks in alignment with functional safety goals Develop and execute test plans at the software, subsystem, and vehicle levels Support the development and use of simulation tools and integration test environments Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall quality and robustness of the control software stack Work collaboratively across hardware, software, and validation teams to resolve issues and improve system performance Qualifications Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field 10 years of experience in vehicle controls, embedded systems, or motion control domains Experience developing high performance chassis systems such as torque vectoring, adaptive damping, or stability control Experience developing safety critical software stacks in compliance with automotive safety standards Solid understanding of control systems and real world implementation in automotive applications Strong knowledge and experience with software development (C/C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink) and real time embedded systems Familiarity with safety development frameworks such as ISO 26262 Experience with integration and validation of software using HIL or vehicle level environments Preferred Experience with safety critical systems and architectures Fundamental knowledge of communication protocols, including Ethernet, CAN, and PCIe Exposure to homologation, compliance workflows, or production software delivery Strong teamwork and communication skills in cross functional environments
