Monarch · 4 months ago
Staff Controls Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expMonarch Tractor is leading the digital transformation of farming with their innovative electric tractors. As a Staff Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality embedded code and mentoring junior engineers, while tackling complex challenges in the embedded software space.
AgricultureAgTechAutomotiveElectric VehicleFarmingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Delivering high quality embedded code running on novel powertrains, implements, sensors, electrical distribution modules, and hydraulic systems
Reviewing code developed by other team members and assisting/mentoring earlier stage engineers in creating clean, maintainable, and efficient control code
Developing and improving coding standards, development processes, and testing frameworks in cooperation with the controls team functional manager
Develop, enhance, and debug new and existing real-time firmware primarily in Simulink (occasionally in C and C++) in embedded environments
Writing/reviewing control software for electric autonomous tractors
Develop and maintain simulation tools for testing and validating control software in various environments
Debug issues found during testing or reported by customers on tractors and through remote diagnostics
Conduct code reviews for peer-developed software, ensuring quality, performance, and adherence to best practices
Implement safety supervisors and features to enable vehicles to meet international safety certification standards
Design, document, and execute safety validation tests
Contribute to the design and development of new products, including, agricultural vehicles and agricultural implements
Develop tools and improve processes to streamline vehicle production and ensure quality standards
Help with issues that arise on the final checkout of the vehicles
Qualification
Required
10 to 20+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Hands-on experience with motors, motor controllers, power electronics, inverters/converters, hydraulic systems, motion control systems, and user interfaces
Strong foundation in motion control systems theory and control loop design and tuning (PID, feedforward, etc.)
Proficiency in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and MATLAB Simulink Coder for embedded control software development
Experience with CAN bus protocols, including J1939, and CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, and CANoe
Expertise in embedded software engineering principles and best practices, particularly in architecture, design, and maintainability
Familiarity with embedded microprocessor tools for development and debugging
Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and an understanding of developer-driven automated testing frameworks
Experience with physical modeling and/or simulation of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
BS, MS, or PhD in ME/EE/CE/CS, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Preferred
Experience with communication protocols like LIN, Automotive Ethernet, SPI etc
Experience in developing and maintaining internal tools, particularly related to CI/CD pipelines, Over-the-Air (OTA) update systems, and other automation frameworks
Hands-on experience with electric vehicle architecture, including high-voltage (HV) batteries, charging systems, and motor inverters
Previous experience with ISO 26262, ISO 25119 or other functional safety standards
Understanding of telematics, diagnostics, and calibration protocols (e.g. UDS, CCP & XCP)
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Mechatronic system design & analysis
Sensor and actuator specification
Vendor selection and management
Exposure to ROS
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
Company equity commensurate with the role you'll play in our success
Catered Lunches
Career Development
Cell Phone Reimbursements
Team Building
And much more!
Company
Monarch
At Monarch, we’re leading the digital transformation of farming. Monarch believes in putting farmers first.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$214.02MKey Investors
California Energy CommissionAstanor Ventures
2025-07-23Series Unknown· $0.02M
2024-08-19Grant
2024-07-22Series C· $133M
Leadership Team
Praveen Penmetsa
Founder & CEO
Carlo Mondavi
Co-founder and Chief Farming Officer
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