Principal Modern Controls Engineer (Embedded Systems)

GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions
Any Location, MI
Job Description
Role Overview

Join a team developing next-generation defense vehicle technologies as a Principal Modern Controls Engineer. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on developing sophisticated control algorithms, embedded software, and vehicle-level system integration.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, implement, and validate embedded control systems for advanced vehicle applications. Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis. Implement embedded software using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. Validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and full vehicle testing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in modern control theory who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while mentoring other engineers and helping expand organizational capabilities.

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience developing embedded control systems.
  • Expert-level knowledge of modern control theory, including implementation of motion controls and state estimators using state-space methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex projects and mentor engineering teams.
  • Strong embedded software development experience using C/C++.
  • Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Model-Based Design.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.
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