Senior Research Engineer

SC Solutions, Inc. (SC), an affiliate company of Structural Integrity Associates, Inc., is seeking to hire a Control Systems/Mechatronics engineer for our Portland, OR office. As a member of our Control Engineering team, you will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary group providing feedback control solutions to our customers in real-time, model‑based control systems. You will contribute to analysis, simulation, design, and implementation of such high‑performance control systems. Our primary application is in process equipment control in semiconductor and advanced materials fabrication, but we also serve other industries such as aerospace, energy and transportation. We also perform cutting‑edge Federally funded research (e.g., in quantum control) where we have a strong record of collaboration with the academic research community and National Labs. A strong background in multivariable (MIMO) feedback/feedforward control system design and software development skills are required. Experience with using MATLAB and a working knowledge of Simulink is also required. A good understanding of optimization techniques and algorithms is preferred. Primary Responsibilities Performing data analysis and signal processing to condition data Developing models in MATLAB/Simulink and running simulations with them to match customer data Performing MIMO model‑based control design using MATLAB/Simulink and tools developed in‑house Performing software development tasks such as algorithm development, coding and debugging, implementation on hardware platforms, and simple graphical user interface (GUI) design Performing engineering analyses, writing reports, and preparing presentations for clients Assisting in project delivery, technical task management, project management, and proposal writing Requirements U.S. Citizenship is required (for federal contracts) Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field Experience with advanced multivariable (MIMO) control design techniques Proficiency in the use of scripting tools for engineering computations, such as MATLAB/Simulink, and software development in C, C++, C# or Python Good technical writing and verbal communications skills Strong planning and organizational skills are needed to complete assignments within budget and schedule to the satisfaction of customers Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites Desired Strong understanding of optimization techniques and algorithms is preferred Two or more years of experience in Systems & Control Engineering is desirable Experience with real‑time and embedded systems is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Structural Integrity Associates