Control Systems Engineer

HX5, LLC; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

HX5 is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to provide control systems engineering support for NASA Glenn Research Center's hybrid propulsion focus area. You will conduct analyses, designs, and ground/flight test cycles to evaluate novel solutions and develop rapid system design methodologies using open-source software and AI tools.

The role emphasizes implementing control systems for multi-actuator configurations, integrating sensors, and prototyping electromechanical systems in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and testing control systems.
• Practical experience with the open-source PX4 platform, version control, and custom control allocation for multi-actuator systems.
• Experience with Matlab UAV toolbox, autocode, and hardware deployment.
• Experience prototyping and integrating complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to integrate and interpret data from navigation sensors.

Responsibilities

• Designing and testing control systems for complex multi-actuator configurations.
• Modifying custom control allocation (mixers) on the open-source PX4 platform and handling version control.
• Using Matlab UAV toolbox, autocode, and hardware deployment.
• Prototyping and physically integrating electromechanical systems (multiple motors/EDFs, thrust-vectoring servos, aerodynamic control surfaces).
• Integrating and interpreting data from various navigation sensors.
• Conducting systematic testing and troubleshooting on integrated ground test beds.
• Documenting test bed operations, hardware integration, and experimental outcomes, including photography and videography.

Skills

Control systems design

PX4 platform

Matlab UAV toolbox

Electromechanical prototyping

Navigation sensor data

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

M.S. (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Engineer II

Location

Brook Park, Ohio

Client

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)

Company

HX5 is an award‑winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast‑growing veteran‑ and woman‑owned company with locations nationwide.

Position Summary

HX5 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide control systems engineering support for NASA GRC’s Transformational Tools and Technologies’ Alternative Propulsion Focus Area, which develops next‑generation hybrid propulsion technologies. The role will rapidly conduct analyses, designs, assemblies, integrations, ground test and flight test cycles to evaluate novel solutions, and create a rapid, novel system design methodology for hybrid propulsion by leveraging open‑source software and AI tools.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and testing control systems for complex multi‑actuator configurations.
• Modifying custom control allocation (mixers) on the open‑source PX4 platform and handling version control.
• Using Matlab UAV toolbox, autocode, and hardware deployment.
• Prototyping and physically integrating electromechanical systems (multiple motors/EDFs, thrust‑vectoring servos, aerodynamic control surfaces).
• Integrating and interpreting data from various navigation sensors.
• Conducting systematic testing and troubleshooting on integrated ground test beds.
• Documenting test bed operations, hardware integration, and experimental outcomes, including photography and videography.

Required Skills

• Hands‑on experience designing and testing control systems.
• Practical experience with the open‑source PX4 platform, version control, and custom control allocation for multi‑actuator systems.
• Experience with Matlab UAV toolbox, autocode, and hardware deployment.
• Experience prototyping and integrating complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to integrate and interpret data from navigation sensors.

Desired Skills

• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills.
• Solid understanding of CAN bus architecture (DroneCAN protocol) and knowledge of redundant RF communication.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 2 to 5 years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience.

Position Requirements

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or US Permanent Residency.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid HolidaysYour: }