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Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer

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Who we are:

Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We believe that mobility is the gateway to opportunity—connecting people to housing, education, employment, commerce, and care. By making transportation more accessible, affordable, and sustainable, we empower communities to thrive and unlock economic and social prosperity.

Who we are:

Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We believe that mobility is the gateway to opportunity—connecting people to housing, education, employment, commerce, and care. By making transportation more accessible, affordable, and sustainable, we empower communities to thrive and unlock economic and social prosperity.

Our mission is to revolutionize transit with a solution that delivers high capacity, exceptional user experiences, unmatched affordability, and minimal environmental impact.

The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand access, it offers personalized and efficient mobility—without the burden of heavy upfront infrastructure costs or ongoing taxpayer subsidies.

With Glydways, we’re building more than a transportation system; we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere, has the freedom to move.

We are seeking an Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will focus on analyzing requirements, developing algorithms to control thermal systems and HVAC cabin systems, and collaborating with software developers to implement and test these algorithms. This role is critical in ensuring optimal vehicle thermal management and cabin comfort.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyze system requirements for automotive thermal management and HVAC systems.
• Design and develop control algorithms for thermal systems, including HVAC cabin climate control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, to translate algorithms into functional code.
• Validate and test control algorithms using simulation tools, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and real-world testing environments.
• Optimize system performance for energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve issues in thermal system performance.
• Document technical specifications, test plans, and results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with control system development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or Python.
• Knowledge of automotive HVAC systems, thermal management components (e.g., compressors, heat exchangers), and sensors.
• Experience with developing thermal control systems using PID or other types of feedback control.
• Experience with thermal power modeling, including simulating and predicting energy usage in different operating conditions
• Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols and embedded systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with electrified vehicle thermal systems (e.g., battery cooling/heating) preferred
• Hands-on experience with HIL testing or virtual calibration techniques preferred

Glydways provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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