Senior Powertrain & Vehicle Dynamics Control Strategy Development Engineer

STARD is an internationally recognized Austrian R&D specialist business unit of family-owned Stohl Group GmbH, with a focus on motorsport and high performance automotive vehicles. We cover the whole process chain for entire vehicle development, assembly, testing, vehicle operation and racing completely in-house. Our recently acquired very own proving ground and test track is part of our new well-equipped company headquarters located right outside of Vienna, accessible with public transportation and just 15 driving minutes from the Vienna International Airport.

In addition to ICE and EV entire vehicle development, STARD’s focus also lies on the following key areas:

• High performance FIA certified HV battery systems
• High performance Electric Drive Units (integrated and individual E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems)
• Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
• ICE-ECU and E-VCU software development and calibration
• Advanced Powertrain control strategies including 4WD torque vectoring systems
• Chassis and suspension systems
• Worldwide Racing activity including Rally, Rallycross, Circuit Racing, Offroad, Special programmes (e.g. Pikes Peak, Nürburgring Laprecords)

The supplied industries include motorsport, automotive, powersports, marine and aerospace which results in a very diverse scope of challenging and exciting projects. In addition to the fundamental goal of always aiming towards achieving the best possible results and performance, the following attributes apply to STARD’s operation and demands:

• Compact, dynamic and powerful multi-national team of highly skilled and motivated staff with strong and efficient teamwork
• Result oriented, slim and functional processes with minimized bureaucracy
• Vast and comprehensive entire vehicle development, production and racing knowledge
• Seeking challenging technical tasks in a diverse variety of applications
• Creative and innovative performance-oriented approaches and solutions
• Powerful network in motorsports and automotive industry based on 24 years of successful company operation
• High-end international customers in Asia, Europe and USA, ranging from disruptive start-ups to world top 5 OEMs
• Extensive applied research activity often in close collaboration with universities/research institutes

Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles? Then don’t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together at a world-class facility near Vienna.

Job Description:

• High level target definition for software and/or control strategies
• Development of control strategy concepts for multiple applications (traction-, yaw angle control, 4WD TV systems, X-by-wire, active suspension systems)
• Development of control models in Matlab/Simulink
• Implementation into various control units (VCU, BMS) (model based coding using Simulink)
• Software version and revision control
• Development of models used for vehicle simulation, DiL and HiL applications
• Development of sensor validation/interpretation algorithms and implementation into higher level control strategies
• Close collaboration with application engineers
• Involvement in real life testing, optimization and race process possible (project/task dependent)

Profile:

• Bachelor or master degree in IT, programming, electrical or electronic engineering or similar qualification
• Relevant experience in motorsport development or high performance automotive development
• Innovative and creative mind
• Excellent knowledge of Matlab/Simulink tools
• Knowledge of HV electric powertrain systems beneficial
• Knowledge of CAN and similar communication bus systems
• Good knowledge of electrical components (sensors, actuators, control units)
• Good knowledge of basic physical principles (mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electrics)
• “In-Field” experience e.g. as test or application engineer beneficial
• Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)
• Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high performance development
• Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills
• Target oriented approach & ability to work independently

Terms of Employment:

• Long-term full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna
• Initial temporary “Fly-in” option (Company owned modern Apartments available) possible
• Role and business appropriate competitive salary

Are we a match? Then we can’t wait to receive your application! The typical application process consists of 3 main phases: Review of complete application documents, Online meeting, Face to Face job interview with 1-week trial period (We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable).