Controls Engineer

Sr. Controls EngineerLocation: Oshkosh, WIPay Rate: 60 - 75/hr, W2Summary:Duration: Minimum of 6 months, extension and/or conversion to company FTE possible based on business needs and performance.Work Mode: Flexible at this time, but local candidates are preferred. If considered for conversion to company FTE, relocation would be required.Schedule: General business hours; 8-5.Travel: 1st week at company, then potential travel up to 20% after that (reimbursed), to Oshkosh, WI.Responsibilities:Perform software development, hardware selection, investigations, and systems engineering tasks according to industry standards and processes.Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles based on requirements.Conduct failure analyses using test data and recommend issue resolutions.Develop, analyze, and maintain system architecture models and requirements.Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments.Support supplier and customer tests, including off-site travel.Maintain configuration management of software source code and artifacts.Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, technical proposals, and feasibility studies.Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical subject matter.Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety process.Establish priorities for work and coordinate tasks within large development programs.Other duties as assigned.Regular attendance is required.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, computer, controls, etc.) or computer sciences.Minimum of 3 years of related experience.Experience in programming embedded controllers in C/C++, model-based/Simulink, and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.Travel up to 20% of the time.Experience with version control systems.Excellent communication skills.Able to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance.Preferred Skills:Experience with Systems Engineering processes and SysML (Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw).Experience with authoring and managing requirements, version control, release management, and peer review systems and processes.Familiarity with safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, UL 4600.Experience in developing software for vehicle control systems, either on-road or off-highway.Experience in developing networked communications (CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V).Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, mechanics, and electrical systems.Experience with Agile software development processes.Excellent software system design skills.Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.