Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level

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: * Bachelor's 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, 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience. * Prior exposure to embedded control systems or defense related projects is beneficial.