PlusAI

Physical AI

ResearchEngineerIntern-Control

$0–0k Santa Clara, California, United States INTERNSHIP
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Research Engineer Intern - Control at PlusAI. Skills: Control, Planning, Robotics, Python. Generate control action planning. Expand lateral nonlinear MPC”

Industry & Context.

Physical AI

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Modern C++, Python, Robotics, Planning, Optimal control, Dynamics, DL/RL

What You'll Do.

Generate control action planning

Expand lateral nonlinear MPC

Expand pure slip tire model

Reallocate longitudinal MPC

Iterate lateral & longitudinal control

Leverage data driven vehicle model

Full Job Description

## Description PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams. ## Responsibilities Generate Joint lateral & longitudinal control action planning Expand the lateral nonlinear MPC to include the longitudinal speed adjustment with additional decision variable of acceleration. Expand the pure slip tire model to be combined slip tire model leveraging the longitudinal speed coupling into the model. The longitudinal MPC is reallocated to be the consumer of the lateral optimized speed trace. Iterative lateral & longitudinal control/planning: when lateral offset is large and cannot reduce due to steering rate limit, reduce target speed and recompute lateral command -> iterate Leverage existing data driven vehicle model simulation to evaluate and deploy ## Required Skills Skills required: Proficient in Modern C++ and Python. Strong background in Robotics, Planning, Optimal control and dynamics. Background in DL/RL. ## Additional Information Your opportunities joining PlusAI Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field. Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages. Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.

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