Control Systems Engineer – Hybrid Propulsion Focus

Kinsley Power Systems; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Job summary

HX5 is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for the NASA Glenn Research Center project in Brook Park, Ohio. The role focuses on designing and testing control systems for advanced propulsion-related hardware, integrating PX4-based implementations, and deploying Matlab workflows to validate performance on ground test beds.

The candidate will prototype and assemble complex electromechanical subsystems, interpret sensor data from navigation suites, and contribute to rapid design iterations while

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience designing and testing control systems.
• Practical experience with the open-source PX4 platform, version control, and modifying custom control allocation (mixers) for complex multi-actuator configurations.
• Experience with Matlab UAV toolbox, Matlab autocode and hardware deployment.
• Experience prototyping and physically integrating complex electromechanical systems, such as multiple motors/EDFs, thrust vectoring servos, and aerodynamic control surfaces.
• Ability to integrate and interpret data from various navigation sensors.

Responsibilities

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills required to safely conduct experimental demonstrations on integrated ground test beds.
• Solid understanding of CAN bus architecture (DroneCAN protocol) for reliable internal data routing, and familiarity with redundant RF communication integration.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including using photography and videography to accurately record test bed operations, hardware integration, and experimental outcomes.

Skills

Hands-on control systems design and测试

PX4 platform

Matlab UAV toolbox

Hardware deployment

Integration of navigation sensors

Problem solving and systematic testing

DroneCAN / CAN bus understanding

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (2–5 years)

Master's degree (0–2 years)

Tools

PX4 platform

Matlab UAV toolbox

CAN bus tools / DroneCAN

Job description

HX5 is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for the NASA Glenn Research Center project in Brook Park, Ohio. The role focuses on designing and testing control systems for advanced propulsion-related hardware, integrating PX4-based implementations, and deploying Matlab workflows to validate performance on ground test beds.

The candidate will prototype and assemble complex electromechanical subsystems, interpret sensor data from navigation suites, and contribute to rapid design iterations while