The people joining BluWāv today will help shape the world of tomorrow, reaping the benefits of their vision and commitment for years to come. A large percentage of employees are from the engineering and technical fields, working to perfect and commercialize our hybrid gas-electric propulsion technology for a variety of transportation applications.

Please submit resume with salary requirements to jobs@bluwavsystems.com

BluWāv is currently looking for the following qualified people to join our team:

Senior Motor Controls Engineer, Electric Propulsion Systems

Software Engineer, Energy Storage Systems

Electrical Systems Engineer, Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Systems

Electrical Systems Technician

Mechanical Design Engineer

Vehicle Modeling Engineer

Mechanical (CAD) Designer

Software Engineer, Hybrid and Electric Propulsion and Energy Storage Systems

Senior Motor Controls Engineer, Electric Propulsion Systems

This position will be responsible for the development and validation of motor control algorithms in a real-time embedded environment. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and validate four-quadrant vector control-based motor control algorithms for brushless DC (surface mount and interior mounted permanent magnet), SR, AC induction or similar electric machines.
• Utilize established motor dynamometers, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle testing to validate motor controls and motor control interfaces to vehicle controls.
• Implement control strategies using development tools and real-time controls in a rapid prototyping/commercialization environment.
• Develop algorithms to reduce vehicle-level noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
• Develop repeatable methods for and provide motor characteristic data such as efficiency maps, torque production, thermal predictions, etc.
• Develop and implement rigid motor optimization techniques, tools, and test and/or development procedures.
• Develop and validate sensorless position sensing algorithms.
• Validate thermal and efficiency models with Motor Design engineer
• Work with Motor Design engineer and Power Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer and Manufacturing staff to review new designs and provide succinct input for machine design improvements.

• Master’s of Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or similar academic background, Ph. D. and/or practical experience preferred
• Strong, demonstrable experience with:
• Id x Iq-based vector control systems development
• Matlab/Simulink environment, real-time motor control systems
• C language programming with familiarization of assembly code
• TI TMS320 24xx and 28xx DSP and/or Power PC family of processors
• 3 – 5 years of automotive or related engineering, hybrid or electric drive experience, or university experience with FutureTruck, or Challenge X.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills along with the drive to function in a small, focused team environment.

Software Engineer, Energy Storage Systems

For this position, BluWav is looking for a software engineer that has experience with embedded control systems and demonstrated familiarity with hybrid or electric vehicle or stationary back-up energy storage systems.

• Develop requirement documentation for overall software implementation of energy storage system.
• Implement and validate control algorithms to monitor, balance and ensure safety compliance of LiIon battery packs and modules.
• Create interface specifications and CAN interface software that communicates to external hybrid and electric drive and vehicle systems.
• Create embedded software in a “C” and Simulink/Stateflow environment using 16 and 32 bit Freescale or TI processors.
• Be accountable for operating system design and performance of overall software topology.
• Respond to and implement improvements to overall control system in response to design validation testing.
• Recommend operating system solutions and implement as specified.
• Recommend and implement appropriate software version control system in accordance with BluWav release system
• Participate in DFMEA and DVP&R processes and implement required and resulting diagnostic features and functions.
• Participate in the development of customer requirements, prototyping, and vehicle integration of design concepts as well as production embodiments.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts related to system integration and in-vehicle system development and tuning in customer and internal vehicle builds.
• Prepare internal standards, specifications and test procedures for product acceptance, specifically on complete energy storage systems.
• Participate in off-site vehicle level development, testing, and validation.

• M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following energy storage system components required: battery management controllers and/or algorithms, energy storage system test and validation, etc.
• Familiar with overall electric and hybrid drive systems technology
• Familiarity with CMM compliance standards is desired
• Volume production electronic controller and/of software design experience desired, preferably automotive or commercial vehicle OE or Tier 1 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills along with the drive to function in a small, focused team environment.

Electrical Systems Engineer, Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Systems

For this position, BluWav is looking for an electrical engineer that has experience with the integration of electrical features and subsystems into a new or existing vehicle electrical architecture.

• Design electronics hardware and electrical interface documentation for electric propulsion systems
• Work with customers and key internal and external suppliers to complete the following tasks:
• Create and maintain electrical distribution system for test vehicles, simulators and testing systems
• Create or specify I/O signal conditioning electronics for customer and internal vehicles, and development and validation facilities
• Integrate connectors, sensors, switches, potentiometers, and electrically-driven thermal management components into overall vehicle architecture
• Design or specify and integrate DC/DC converters from higher voltage electrical system
• Electrically integrate engine/generator set into test facilities and vehicles
• Create or specify circuit protection (fuses) & switching architectures for 12 and higher voltage systems
• Create CAN-based or similar serial communication interfaces and specifications between electric propulsion and energy storage and customer-dictated  requirements
• Design and conduct functional and validation tests for electrical system
• Identify and mitigate major electrical system failure modes and effects
• Write and specify interface control documentation with and for customer
• Work with Control Systems engineers to implement real-time control systems using electrical and electronic designs and with modeling staff to develop vehicle-level efficiency models
• Participate in vehicle drives and demonstrations

• BSEE required, MSEE desired
• 3-5 years of automotive engineering and production release experience required
• Hybrid or electric vehicle and/or vehicle dynamics systems experience desired
• Experience in volume production of embedded control systems is desired
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink environment and CAN tools such as Vector CANTech is required
• Implementation of real-time embedded control systems and electronic hardware is desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills

Electrical Systems Technician

This position is responsible for the implementation of electrical and electronic system related deliverables, complete vehicle builds, and perform component testing using internal custom and external generic dynamometer facilities.

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Perform packaging studies of new propulsion system into vehicles.
• Perform some structural analysis of components ensuring design is robust for application.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings of components to a level that they can be manufactured.
• Design vehicle modifications to fit systems or Lead the design, analysis and test of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems, following disciplines outlined in Product Development Process (DFMEA, etc.)
• Specify and select mechanical systems: Suspension components, brake systems, cooling systems, gear boxes, etc. 
• Lead CAD Designers, other engineers, technicians, and other support staff to produce optimized systems.
• Conduct mechanical design analysis and perform engineering calculations to assure that product specifications and requirements are met by new product design concepts. Specify component and system level requirements as appropriate to ensure propulsion system design specifications are met
• Utilize 3-D layout tools to describe the mechanical design, understand package and weight constraints, and to plan the mechanical integration of the design into the propulsion system of the vehicle
• Evaluate suppliers and their products in order to optimize the performance and business value of the design when specifying components for a design concept. Coordinate the engineering logistics of hardware for the design assembly
• Prepare internal standards, specifications and test procedures for product acceptance
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives for continuous product improvement
• Manage the prototype build and vehicle integration of the design concept.
• Resolve mechanical and system issues and lead any troubleshooting efforts related to mechanical integration and in-vehicle system development and tuning
• Plan and execute the component design verification plan for all mechanical aspects of the product design. Utilize Design of Experiments or other tools to optimize system performance. Analyze test results to innovate additional design improvements. Participate in or lead system level design validation
• Work closely with other team members to complete the development of the overall system design. Serve in a leadership role on complex projects or on multiple projects of moderate complexity
• Support motor design efforts with mechanical expertise.
• Support cooling system modeling, design, and implementation

 Qualifications:

• M.S. / Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent strongly desired
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering required: shaft design, gear design/specification, bearing specification, etc.
• Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems required: suspension, brakes, transmission, engine, driveline, cooling systems
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical technology and strong mechanical design analysis experience and skills required: Some FEA capability desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills required
• Experience with 3D CAD program required, SolidWorks experience desired
• Volume production experience desired, preferably automotive or Tier 1 
• Experience in taking a design from concept to prototype desired
• Manufacturing experience desired
• Experience in system and component testing desired
• Experience in vehicle dynamics a plus
• Experience in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles a plus
• Electric motor design experience a plus
• Vehicle system controls experience a plus

Vehicle Modeling Engineer

This position will be responsible for accurately modeling current and new system designs within Matlab’s software packages to quickly perform product and system specifications. Experience with automotive or aerospace system design and control theory is desired. Experience with electric drive system design and vehicle control strategy development is highly desired.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop accurate vehicle/system models within Matlab, Simulink and/or C++ environments including vehicle/system plants and vehicle/system controls.
• Quantify the performance and efficiency of systems with different configurations and/or different components.
• Identify operating scenarios in which vehicle/system performance may be unique as compared to other technologies.
• Develop trade-off tools to aid in design selection and recommend new design avenues or modifications based on simulation results.
• Write detailed and accurate reports detailing results and design recommendations for studied vehicles, architectures, systems, and/or components.
• Continuously improve modeling efforts and devise tools and processes to correlate modeling with actual results.
• Draft system design specifications for electric drive and energy storage systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 3 years of relevant system modeling.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink and C++.
• Control strategy development experience highly desired.
• Hybrid or electric vehicle system experience desired.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Strong computer skills and writing abilities.

Mechanical (CAD) Designer

The position will be responsible for the design and packaging of integrated electric machine-based propulsion systems and related components.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and package of electric machines and related components, test fixtures, and development equipment as well as electronics and energy storage systems
• Generate system, subsystem, and component geometry / package space through the use of legacy and detail drawings
• Create detailed drawings of systems and components for prototype and production manufacturing
• Apply BluWāv Systems drafting standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design guidelines, and release system to designs
• Read/interpret blueprints and design for assembly, manufacturing, and service
• Convert incoming data or outgoing data from/to a variety of different formats as specified by customer and vendor CAD systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Years of CAD and Design Experience: 3 years
• Preferred Education Level: BS, BET
• Desired Degree: Computer Graphics, Mechanical, Engineering Technology
• Experience Required: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, GD&T, Reverse Engineering, modern CAD practices 
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with SolidWorks highly desired 
• Understanding of chassis components, subsystem, system functions and how they are tested, manufactured, assembled, and serviced is highly desired
• Experience in vehicle component packaging desired

Software Engineer - Hybrid and Electric Propulsion and Energy Storage Systems

For this position, BluWav is looking for an engineer that has expertise in software design, implementation of operating systems, and is demonstrably familiar with software release and version control systems. This is a hands-on position that requires a great amount of customer and peer interaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of “C” and/or Simulink-based algorithms and controls for customer and internal applications up to and including:
• HMI interface to vehicle, displays, and external systems
• Powertrain-related functions such as torque control and management
• Safety-related functions such as diagnostics, prognostics, and fault code generation
• Vehicle dynamics functions such as 4 wheel slip regulation and traction control
• Battery electric and series hybrid vehicle controls
• Integration of “C” code for use in standalone modules or integrated as an “S” Function in overall Simulink software
• Recommendation and implementation of software version control and release process and systems
• Research, recommend, and Implement software operating systems on in-house embedded controllers
• Unit test and validation of overall software solution in response to System Requirement Documentation
• Assist in the development of specifications and engineering requirements pertaining to software design and deliveries

Qualifications:

• BSEE required, MSEE desired
• 3+ years of automotive software engineering and production release experience required, electronic chassis or powertrain systems required
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink autocode generation environment required
• Experience with CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Freescale Power PC and/or TI TMS320 family processors required
• Hybrid or electric vehicle systems experience desired, knowledge required
• Experience in volume production of embedded control systems is desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

BluWāv is an equal opportunity employer committed to the growth and development of our people and our technology.