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Staff Dyno Controls Engineer

ALSO· Technology Platform Engineering
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Palo Alto$225k - $275kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

ALSO is hiring a Dyno Controls Engineer to build in-house and customized dyno controls software and validate small EVs and drive units. The role involves developing dyno models, integrating hardware and software, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support propulsion and motor control development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and validate in-house customized drive unit dynos, vehicle dynos, and test benches models, software and GUI.
  • Software Integration of drive units, dyno electric drives, speed/torque/temperature sensors, power supplies, cooling systems into dyno control systems.
  • Develop dyno and embedded controls interfaces for automatic validation and profiles.
  • Perform test and troubleshoot in dyno labs, or vehicle environments on control topics.
  • Identify, report, and track software bugs from dyno tests; analyze logs to troubleshoot issues.
  • Contribute to other propulsion control and motor control development.
  • Collaborate with controls, firmware, electrical, mechanical and system engineers to contribute to validation, development and requirements.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS (preferred) degree in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, including model-based design, Stateflow, and developing automation scripts.
  • Experience with real-time simulation systems (e.g. Speedgoat, NI PXIe, dSpace, etc.) and GUI development. Experience with NI Veristand, LABVIEW is a PLUS.
  • Hands on experience of dynamometers, power supplies and power meters, testing motor drive systems. Experience with motor control and electric drives. Experience with Siemens drives is a PLUS.
  • Familiar with embedded controllers and programming languages such as C and Python.
  • Familiar with automotive and electric drives communication protocols (e.g., CAN, etherCAT) and tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, etc. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration workflows.

Skills

Required:MATLAB/SimulinkReal-time simulation systemsDynamometer and motor drive testingEmbedded programmingAutomotive/electric drives protocols

Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k) match.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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