14 hours ago
Arlington, VA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop control software modules for vehicle actuation systems.
- Implement throttle, brake, and steering control algorithms to follow planned trajectories accurately.
- Interface with and integrate body-control systems, including headlights and fifth-wheel lifts.
- Contribute directly through coding, vehicle testing, and debugging.
- Remain actively involved in technical challenges and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, control systems, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in control systems engineering.
- Strong background in control theory and control systems design.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Experience with vehicle dynamics and actuation systems.
- Real-world controls experience in automotive, aerospace, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced startup environment is highly preferred.
- Strong product mindset, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, communication skills, and collaborative abilities.
Benefits
- Three premium healthcare plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with the company covering 80% of premiums for employees and dependents.
- Company-paid basic life/AD&D and short- and long-term disability insurance, with additional life insurance available for purchase.
- Generous holiday calendar, including a December winter break.
- 20 days of accrued paid time off per year.
- At least seven weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
- Annual tuition reimbursement or professional development support.
- Stocked beverage refrigerators.
- 401(k) plan with traditional, Roth, and after-tax deferral options and a company match up to 4%.
About Forterra
Forterra builds autonomous mission systems for defense and industrial ground operations, including self-driving kits for land vehicles and coordinated robotic swarms. It develops mission-critical hardware and software for autonomy in GPS-denied and contested environments, supporting military logistics, convoying, and yard/drayage use cases. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Clarksburg, Maryland, the privately held company serves U.S. and allied government programs alongside commercial fleet operators.