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Astrolab

Rover Control Systems Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

Astrolab is seeking a Rover Control Systems Engineer to support development of control systems for ... Control system development will include initial simulation and design of vehicle control systems ...

Imagry

CO-143 Algo and Control Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

As a Senior Motion Planning & Control Engineer, you'll architect the algorithms that determine how our vehicles perceive, reason about, and navigate the real world -- directly shaping the safety and ...

Imagry

CO-143 Algo and Control Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

As a Senior Motion Planning & Control Engineer, you'll architect the algorithms that determine how our vehicles perceive, reason about, and navigate the real world -- directly shaping the safety and ...

Imagry

CO-143 Algo and Control Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

As a Senior Motion Planning & Control Engineer, you'll architect the algorithms that determine how our vehicles perceive, reason about, and navigate the real world - directly shaping the safety and ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 1

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity ... Possess driver's license and vehicle for transportation to customer sites. This position may ...

Impulse Space

Principal GNC Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Mentor other engineers and define the best practices for vehicle control systems. * Create tools to be used for all flight vehicle GNC systems, enabling missions to be realized quickly. * Resolve ...

Impulse Space

Principal GNC Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

As a Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle guidance and control in all phases of ...

Impulse Space

Principal GNC Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Description As a Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle guidance and control in ...

Zendar Inc.

$90K - $119K/yr

... how your engineering decisions improve the ability to navigate autonomously in the real world ... The Vehicle Motion Planning & Control team is responsible for behavior and trajectory planning for ...

BIOFerm

Quality Control Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

BIOFermâ„¢ is looking for a Quality Control Engineer to ensure its renewable energy projects meet ... vehicle fuel, heat and organic products. Its gas upgrading systems enable biogas producers to ...

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How much do vehicle control engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for vehicle control engineer in the United States is $108,776.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vehicle Control Engineer vs Automotive Systems Engineer?

AspectVehicle Control EngineerAutomotive Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering; experience with control systemsBachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering; knowledge of systems integration
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing vehicle control systems in labs and on vehiclesDeveloping and integrating automotive systems in R&D and manufacturing settings
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, suppliers, R&D centersAutomotive companies, tech firms, R&D labs

Vehicle Control Engineers focus on designing and testing control systems that manage vehicle behavior, such as stability and safety features. Automotive Systems Engineers work on integrating various vehicle systems, including electronics and software, to ensure overall vehicle functionality. While both roles require engineering backgrounds and involve automotive environments, Vehicle Control Engineers specialize in control algorithms, whereas Automotive Systems Engineers handle broader system integration.

Are vehicle control engineers in high demand?

Vehicle control engineers are in high demand due to the growth of autonomous vehicle development, advanced driver-assistance systems, and electric vehicle technology. Employers seek professionals skilled in control systems, robotics, and software integration, often requiring knowledge of tools like MATLAB and Simulink. The field offers strong job prospects with competitive salaries and opportunities for innovation.

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Infographic showing various Vehicle Control Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,776 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

Rover Control Systems Engineer

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

Astrolab
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on - rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
Astrolab is seeking a Rover Control Systems Engineer to support development of control systems for extra-terrestrial rovers such as vehicle mobility system control, robotic arm control, and high gain communication antenna pointing control.  Control system development will include initial simulation and design of vehicle control systems, control system performance analysis, gain tuning, and supporting software and integrated hardware/software development and testing.   
Note: Some travel may be required for this position
  • Work with stakeholders to define control system requirements from vehicle and subsystem level functional and performance requirements 
  • Support design, analysis, develop, tune, verification, and validation of vehicle control systems 
  • Build system simulations for controller design, analysis and tuning in appropriate tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink, Python) and mature simulations as additional test data becomes available  
  • Design and prototype appropriate controllers that meet the defined requirements using simulations and control system design tools (e.g. Matlab control system toolbox)
  • Support sizing and selection of integrated robotic control system components (sensors and actuators) such as motion sensors, cameras, motor encoders, motors, and similar 
  • Analyze and tune controller performance, stability, and robustness using the system simulations, testbeds, and test data 
  • Develop control system documentation and work with vehicle software team to convert controller prototypes into flight code, including supporting unit and integrated testing of flight implementations 
  • Support calibration of integrated hardware/robotic control systems (e.g. robotic arm calibration) 
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field
  • 5+ years of robotic control system development  
  • Experience building, testing, and validating control system simulation and analysis tools 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience analyzing and tuning performance of robotic control systems 
  • Experience working with testbeds for testing control systems on flight-like hardware 
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink and Matlab control systems toolbox or equivalent control system design and analysis software 
  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Home office set up reimbursement
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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