Modern Controls Engineer Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist

Modern Controls Engineer ( Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist) New Hudson, MI
Direct Hire opportunity

ITAR position. Dual citizenship is a possibility. Please provide details of duel citizenship.

NOT REMOTE- must work onsite. Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM (additional effort may be required to meet project deadlines).

Salary range depending on experience: $91,500K - $148K.

Travel: 10% Mostly in the great lakes region to test sites.

Top 3 qualifications:Experience implementing motion control algorithms from scratch at a senior level using classic or modern methods. Model based control development using simulink.

Top 3 qualifications:

* Experience implementing motion control algorithms from scratch at a senior level using classic or modern methods.
* Model based control development using simulink.

Interview Process:

HR Phone Screen
Manager Teams interview
Panel onsite interview

Job Description:

The Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and validation of embedded control systems for defense applications. This role requires deep expertise in classical and modern control theory, real-time embedded systems, and system-level integration. The position is highly technical and hands-on, supporting the full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deployment.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Controls System Design & Development
Implement control algorithms using classic and modern control techniques
Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis
Design and tune multi-loop and multi-axis control architectures
Deploy control algorithms using Simulink and embedded C/C++ environments
Develop and validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testing
Support system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshooting
System Simulation and Modeling
Develop state-space and frequency-domain models of electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems through physical modeling and system identification methods
Identify performance metrics and system specifications from model results
Model correlation and validation to test data
Use models to develop and test controls algorithms
System Hardware Integration
Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff
Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issues

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

MS or PhD in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
8+ years of engineering experience

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Control system modeling and simulation in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
Classical control techniques including PID, leadlag compensation, loop shaping, root locus design, feedforward control, and cascaded loop architectures.
Modern control techniques including state-space modeling, LQR/LQG, Kalman Filtering, Model Predictive Control (MPC), robust control and MIMO system design.
Numerical optimization methods for parameter fitting and control tuning.
Embedded Model-Based Development tools (Simulink/Stateflow Coder, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE).
Embedded software in C/C++ on microcontrollers, Linux, or RTOS-based platforms.

Expertise in specific areas such as:

Weapon Systems.
Combat Vehicle Engineering.
Fire Control Systems.
Turrets and Ammo Handling Systems.
Knowledge 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 CDRLs.
Networking protocols and standards (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, EtherCAT, DDS, TSN).
Automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, XCP/CCP) and Tools (Vector, Kvaser, INCA).
Actuator controls (motors, valves) and by-wire design.
Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture.
Vehicle/system level simulation (ADAMS, Dymola, CarSim/ TruckSim, FMI/FMU)
Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience.
Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation.
Data acquisition hardware and software experience.
Must meet the requirements for obtaining US Government clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires light physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines.
Some travel as required or on-site customer work.