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Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level

Horstman

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer Entry Level
Department: 400
Reports To: VP Engineering
FLSA: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources


Control Systems Engineer
The Control Systems Engineer supports the design, development, and testing of control systems used in regulated U.S. defense programs. This role works as part of a cross functional engineering team to help deliver reliable and compliant control solutions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Responsibilities
Assist in designing and implementing control algorithms and system level control functions.
Support development of embedded control architectures, including processors, I/O, diagnostics, and communication networks (CAN, J1939, Ethernet).
Contribute to creating and maintaining engineering documentation such as requirements, design descriptions, and test results.
Participate in system modeling, analysis, and verification activities.
Follow established engineering processes, tools, and configuration management practices.

Compliance & Safety
Support compliance with U.S. Department of Defense requirements, MIL STD practices, and export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
Assist with system safety tasks, hazard reviews, and documentation.
Follow company health, safety, and regulatory procedures.

Program Support
Contribute to meeting project schedules, deliverables, and engineering milestones.
Support coordination with internal teams, customers, and suppliers as needed for technical discussions.
Assist in tracking technical risks, action items, and project status updates.
Help prepare documentation and input for design reviews and project reporting.
Follow program processes for handling controlled technical information and configuration managed data.
Occasional travel required for installation and testing support at customer facilities and US military proving grounds.
Core Competencies
Knowledge of control systems, real time embedded software, and related engineering principles.
Ability to work within defense compliant engineering processes and documentation requirements.
Understanding systems engineering concepts such as requirements, verification, and configuration control.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills.

Education & Experience

Required:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
CAD (Solidworks and/or Creo) design experience a plus.

Experience Level - Entry
Typically, 02 years of relevant engineering experience.
Prior exposure to embedded control systems or defense related projects is beneficial.

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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