Principal, Controls Engineer, Advanced Product Ventures

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Digital, Nike Sports Research Lab, Program Management and Algorithm/Firmware teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Controls Lead to join a newly formed team developing innovative, powered athlete products. You will be responsible for innovating and implementing new control solutions to advance our developing products.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, or training

• BS in engineering or computer science with 15+ years of experience; MS with 10+ years of experience; PhD with 7+ years of experience.

• Expertise in:

• Implementation & Architecture: Adjusting and implementing quality final solutions that are computationally efficient, modular, and maintainable.

• Mechanics: Biomechanics, Kinematics and Dynamics

• Machine learning: Decision-making, optimization, and system modeling

• Electromechanical Control: Sensors, filtering, and motor control

• Strong knowledge of C and MATLAB, with at least an intermediate level of Python and C++.

• Experience identifying and solving hard problems and structural issues with creative solutions including algorithmic and/or codebase reorganization.

• Experience ensuring that assigned projects are successful from a Control's team standpoint; responsibility, accountability, and independence are key.

• Experience with human subject testing, data collection, real-time performance tracking.

•  Experience with high-level “non-classical” control algorithms & techniques (MPC, LQR, Kalman filtering, etc.).

• Experience converting basic prototypes to quality implementations  

• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers

• Technical project management and planning, including creation of requirements, constraints, timelines, and methods to manage risk.

• Positive energy, curiosity, and a passion for building magical products that users love.

• Strong technical savvy and understanding/curiosity about emerging innovative technologies.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous learning is core to our identity.

• Willingness to roll up your sleeves to win as a team.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As Controls Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the execution of our powered athlete product roadmap. You will be responsible for the implementation of algorithms and firmware in controls, ensuring our products deliver a superior user experience.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Combine developing, debugging, and optimizing real-time software in novel ways to deliver new features that have immediate impact.

• Determine and implement the appropriate pattern recognition, heuristics, sensor fusion, data analysis, and/or machine learning techniques to address real athlete needs.

• Integrate high-level decision-making and motion control for developing systems.

• Help advance Nike's understanding of control systems.

• Clearly understand and predict athlete's needs to create the ultimate user experience.

• Scope controls work to be consistent with project goals. Create, execute, and communicate plans, timelines, and resources to break high level problems into more detailed actionable steps while managing risk.

• Proactively work with our multidisciplinary team to represent the Controls Team on complex system solutions.

• Provide technical leadership of team of algorithms, controls, and firmware engineers to support magical product experiences.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and researchers to ensure that controls systems serve the athlete.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.