Modern Controls Engineer Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist

Job-ID32812510Reference26-08365SalaryUp to $1 / hourPay Rate: $91,500K - $148KWork Mode: OnsiteLocation: New Hudson, MISummary:Direct Hire opportunityMonday-Friday 8AM - 5PM (additional effort may be required to meet project deadlines)Travel: 10% Mostly in the Great Lakes region to test sitesResponsibilities:Design, develop, implement, and validate embedded control systems for defense applicationsSupport the full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deploymentImplement control algorithms using classic and modern control techniquesPerform stability, robustness, and performance analysisDesign and tune multi-loop and multi-axis control architecturesDeploy control algorithms using Simulink and embedded C/C environmentsDevelop and validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testingSupport system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshootingDevelop state-space and frequency-domain models of electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systemsIdentify performance metrics and system specifications from model resultsSupport design, selection, and integration of electronic componentsCommunicate mechanical requirements of system to design staffTroubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issuesRequirements:MS or PhD in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic SystemsMinimum 8 years of engineering experiencePreferred Skills:Control system modeling and simulation in MATLAB, Simulink, and StateflowExperience with classical control techniques including PID, lead–lag compensation, loop shaping, root locus design, feedforward control, and cascaded loop architecturesExperience with modern control techniques including state-space modeling, LQR/LQG, Kalman Filtering, Model Predictive Control (MPC), robust control, and MIMO system designNumerical optimization methods for parameter fitting and control tuningEmbedded Model-Based Development tools (Simulink/Stateflow Coder, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE)Embedded software in C/C on microcontrollers, Linux, or RTOS-based platformsExpertise in specific areas such as Weapon Systems, Combat Vehicle Engineering, Fire Control Systems, and Turrets and Ammo Handling SystemsKnowledge of MIL Standards for software, electronics, communications, cyber and functional safety (MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C, DO-254)Experience delivering defense software CDRLsFamiliarity with networking protocols and standards (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, EtherCAT, DDS, TSN)Understanding of automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, XCP/CCP) and tools (Vector, Kvaser, INCA)Experience with actuator controls (motors, valves) and by-wire designKnowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle architectureVehicle/system level simulation (ADAMS, Dymola, CarSim/TruckSim, FMI/FMU)Vehicle and system troubleshooting experienceElectrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulationData acquisition hardware and software experienceMust meet the requirements for obtaining US Government clearanceBenefits:Position requires light physical activityDaytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlinesSome travel as required or on-site customer work