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Sr. Chassis Control Engineer

As a Sr. Chassis Control Engineer, you will design and develop state‑of‑the‑art chassis systems and their interactions with other vehicle systems, covering a variety of engineering tasks. From concept definition and system design to validation, you will help deliver innovative systems including industry‑leading Steer‑By‑Wire, Brake‑By‑Wire, and Suspension technologies.

• Define and manage system and software requirements for chassis systems, including steering, brakes and stability control systems
• Maintain DVPs, support development of test cases and coordinate execution of verification tests throughout program milestones including regulatory/homologation tests
• Mentor younger, less experienced team members
• Support system validation and testing activities on vehicles, bench and HIL
• Lead the definition of Functional Safety deliverables according to ISO26262 and Failure Mode Analysis
• Conduct issue investigation and root‑cause analysis, and manage open issues to closure
• Support the definition of Diagnostic DTCs, service routines, bootloader specifications
• Maintain system architecture, network design and interfaces with other vehicle subsystems, including ADAS and Powertrain, ensuring integration of chassis systems with other vehicle controllers
• Collaborate with the vehicle dynamics team to ensure vehicle performance targets are met
• Provide technical inputs to the legal and homologation teams
• Support vehicle activities, data logging and testing
• Manage deliverables and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of software and relevant documentation, meeting program milestones and prototype builds

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Electrical/Software/Controls Engineering or equivalent
• 4 or more years’ experience in Chassis Systems Development, Calibration and/or Control Software Development (Stability Control Systems, Steering, Braking or Suspension/Damping)
• Experience in requirements and test case definition for safety‑critical Chassis Systems (e.g., DOORS, Polarion)
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience of braking and/or steering components and features
• Experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Failure Mode Analysis
• Experience with CAN‑based tools for testing, data logging, feature calibration and issue investigation (e.g., Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe)
• Experience managing suppliers for software development and issue resolution
• Understanding of automotive homologation and legal/regulatory requirements and testing for chassis systems
• Issue management and root‑cause analysis
• Basic project management skills
• Familiarity with MS Office suite

• Master’s Degree
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics, ADAS systems, and EV powertrain
• Experience in system validation and HIL testing (e.g., dSpace)
• Knowledge of Automotive Diagnostic DTCs, service routines, boot loader
• Valid driver’s license; performance driving, racing or test driver license preferred
• Experience in architecture/network definition, and system integration for automotive applications
• MATLAB scripting and Simulink modeling
• CAPL scripting

Travel may be required to other Canoo offices and external vehicle testing facilities, up to 20% of time, domestically and internationally.

Employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods, occasionally bend or stoop, lift up to 10 pounds, and perform prolonged periods of computer use.

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

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an energetic environment

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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