Aerospace and Defense, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automotive Automation, Automotive Industry, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Leadership, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Metrics, Robotics, Software Design, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Job Description
A Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems within industrial and manufacturing processes, utilizing automation technologies like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) to optimize production efficiency, ensuring quality standards are met, and troubleshooting system issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems into existing operations; often requiring a strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles.
Controls Engineer
Controls Engineer Lead
This role will be responsible for owning the platform control software that translates motion planner trajectories to drive-by-wire commands. Leading a team of 5 Control Software Engineers.
Qualifications
On-site role!
Permanent Resident Status or U.S. Citizens only, please!
Required education & experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Controls Software Engineering.
- Experience in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Experience in control software algorithm design
- Experience with vehicle dynamics and actuation systems
- Robotics experience, preferably in lower level path planning (like pure pursuit or something similar)
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics
- Experience implementing PID controllers or similar types of controllers
- Leadership experience
Preferred experience:
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning techniques for control systems.
- Experience with real-world controls experience in automotive or aerospace industries
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Controls Engineer Lead
Rapidly growing company in the exciting autonomous vehicle industry!
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