Sr. Controls Engineer

Senior Systems & Controls Engineer

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Open to Remote

Contract

$68/hr - $72/hr

Our client is a leading manufacturer and developer of specialized vehicles and advanced mobility solutions. Based out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, they are looking to hire a Senior Systems & Controls Engineer on a contract basis.

This is an opportunity to work on technology that goes well beyond traditional embedded software development. You'll help develop safety-critical real-time control systems for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles, working at the intersection of embedded software, vehicle controls, autonomy, and model-based development. The team is looking for an engineer who wants hands-on experience taking MATLAB/Simulink-based controls from requirements and development through testing and real-world vehicle integration.

Contract Duration

6+ months with potential extension and/or conversion to full-time employment based on business needs and performance

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Model-based software development experience using MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience developing software requirements
• Experience writing and executing software unit tests
• Embedded controller/software development experience using C/C++ and/or model-based development
• Experience with version control systems
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Embedded vehicle controls experience using MATLAB/Simulink
• Vehicle dynamics or control systems experience involving ABS, ESC, or similar technologies
• Active safety or ADAS experience including AEB, forward collision warning, or related systems
• 3+ years of safety-critical software development experience
• Experience with CAN Bus, Ethernet, or V2V communications
• Knowledge of SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, or MagicDraw
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or UL 4600
• Experience with autonomous, unmanned, on-road, or off-highway vehicle systems
• Agile software development experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• MATLAB/Simulink model-based software development
• Embedded C/C++ and real-time control systems
• Software requirements and system architecture
• Software unit, simulation, and integration testing
• Vehicle controls and autonomous/unmanned vehicle technology
• CAN Bus and networked vehicle communications
• Safety-critical software development

Daily Responsibilities

• Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles
• Develop, analyze, and maintain software requirements and system architecture models
• Write and execute software unit tests
• Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments
• Analyze test data, investigate failures, and recommend technical solutions
• Support software configuration management and source code control
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
• Support customer and supplier testing, including occasional travel
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, estimates, and feasibility studies
• Support multiple development activities within larger vehicle programs

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.