Sr. Systems Engineer - Powertrain Control Systems Engineering

allisontransmission· Allison Transmission, Inc.
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📍 Indianapolis, INFull time
Full timeAllison Transmission, Inc.

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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for a Sr. Systems Engineer to join our Powertrain Control Systems Engineering team within Product Engineering.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

 

Summary:

Responsible for the integration and development of heavy-duty commercial vehicle propulsion control systems. Broad range of scope, which includes defining system requirements, developing integration strategies in a model-based design environment, and releasing control system software into production. Significant work in MATLAB and Simulink in addition to C/C++, software and hardware in the loop systems, test cells, and test vehicle environments to develop our vehicle propulsion systems. This position also entails working closely with hardware engineers to integrate electrical components, mechanical systems, sensors, actuators, and controllers to produce industry-leading propulsion systems.

 

Responsibilities:

·       Develop system requirements

·       Design/Develop/Implement embedded controls design in a production controls environment to satisfy system requirements

·       Create/Maintain Control System DFMEAs

·       Develop/Execute Control System verification and validation plans

·       Lead control system integration design including communication systems, propulsion system interface functions, and vehicle interfaces

·       Utilize model-based simulation environments, MIL/SIL/HIL, and other test assets (test cells/vehicles) for controls development

·       Collaborate with internal and external customers to optimize system integration and ensure design meets requirements

 

Experience:

·       Bachelor of Science in related fields required, Master of Science preferred

·       5+ years of experience in Powertrain or Vehicle Embedded Control Systems in either Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Agriculture, or Construction industries.

·       MATLAB/Simulink experience in a production controls environment

·       C/C++ experience in a production controls environment

·       DFMEA experience required

·       Experience using HIL/SIL/MIL environments for product development

·       CAN / J1939 serial data communication system working knowledge

·       Familiarity with power electronics and electro-mechanical components preferred

·       Ability to attain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and perform in vehicle development activities

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills



 

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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