Software Engineer 3

Software Engineer 3
Job Type: W2 Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months, Possible Extension 
Location: Chillicothe, IL 61523
Work Setting: Onsite
Work Schedule: Approximately 90% office environment; PPE required for machine validation activities
Pay Rate: $46.00 - $48.50/hour 

Summary

Seeking a Software Engineer to support advanced controls and condition monitoring initiatives within a team focused on future power system technologies. This role involves control algorithm development, software development, simulation, validation, and embedded controls implementation. The engineer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex control systems while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control algorithms and embedded software solutions.
• Design, model, and validate control systems using MATLAB/Simulink and related toolsets.
• Perform Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations.
• Validate control system functionality on machines and test systems.
• Modify and maintain databases and database management systems as needed.
• Create logical and physical database descriptions and support database implementation activities.
• Participate in project planning, scope definition, and technical reviews.
• Estimate development effort, timelines, and project costs based on business requirements.
• Support model development, peer reviews, model releases, and continuous improvements.
• Troubleshoot software and control system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to advanced technology development programs supporting future power system products.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in controls, embedded systems, or software development.
• PhD preferred.
• Bachelor's degree only candidates will not be considered.

Required Technical Skills

Controls & Modeling

• Extensive experience with:
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • Stateflow
  • Simscape Power Systems
  • Co-Simulation environments

Control Systems

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Linear control theory
  • PID control with physics-based understanding
  • Adaptive control
  • Variable structure/sliding mode control
  • Neural network control
  • Fuzzy logic control

Embedded Software

• Experience developing software for:
  • Real-time multitasking operating systems
  • Linux-based operating systems

Programming Languages

• Python
• C
• C++
• Java
• JavaScript

Software Development Tools

• Lauterbach debuggers
• CANape
• CANalyzer
• Git
• Ivy

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of generator controls and operation.
• Experience with controls for hybrid energy plants utilizing renewable energy sources.
• Experience with software development and service tools.
• In-depth knowledge of engine controls.
• Experience with advanced power systems and emerging energy technologies.

Top 3 Skills

1. MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape Power Systems, and Co-Simulation expertise.
2. Advanced controls experience including linear, nonlinear, adaptive, and intelligent control systems.
3. Embedded software development experience with real-time operating systems and/or Linux.