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Principal, Controls Engineer, Advanced Product Ventures

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Principal, Controls Engineer, Advanced Product Ventures

Beaverton, OR

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:

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  • 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.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-57029
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led