Controls Test Engineer

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

As a Controls Test Engineer, you will define, build, and execute test strategies spanning software, hardware, and simulation environments, including MIL, SIL, and vehicle tests. You’ll build automation frameworks, validate embedded systems and propulsion control modules, perform defect triage, and conduct system root-cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive test strategies and architectures for new features and systems.

• Translate requirements and system design into detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.

• Build and maintain test automation frameworks (Python, scripting, MATLAB/Simulink, CAPL).

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.

• Execute MIL/SIL/vehicle-level testing; analyze logs, telemetry, and CAN data.

• Collaborate across software, firmware, systems, and vehicle teams to resolve integration issues.

• Track and report quality metrics, coverage, and defect trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in EE, CE, CS, or related engineering field.

• 5+ years in embedded/automotive test engineering.

• Strong experience with SIL/HIL/vehicle testing.

• Test automation and scripting expertise (MATLAB, Python, CAPL, Shell).

• Strong understanding of vehicle protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS).

• Experience with debugging tools, telemetry analysis, and issue triage.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Vector tools.

• Experience in powertrain or SDV architectures.

• Experience with Vector toolchain (CANoe, CANApe, Canalyzer).

• Exposure to automotive quality processes.

The salary for this position ranges from $240,000 - $275,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. 

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges. 

Perks and 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.