Controls System Engineer

DropUp®; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Monthly stipend

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in the aviation and marine industry is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its innovative team in Dallas, Texas. The role offers the opportunity to apply extensive control system design experience in developing state-of-the-art power conversion solutions. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, advanced engineering methodologies, and a supportive environment with competitive compensation and a monthly stipend. Candidates must have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in power electronics applying control systems theory.
• Experience with nonlinear power conditioning and power conversion systems.
• Understanding of advanced power electronics topologies.
• Strong collaboration with engineering and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control algorithms for power conversion equipment.
• Test and verify control algorithms on actual hardware.
• Document algorithm development and testing results.
• Coordinate offers, onboarding, and candidate experience.
• Maintain employer branding and campus recruiting programs.

Skills

Control system design

System modeling

Troubleshooting

MATLAB

Simulink

DSP programming in C

Communication protocols

Software version control

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

PSIM

Altium

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist @ DropUp | Global Talent Acquisition | 5+ years as a Luxury Sales Professional

Type: Full-Time, Salary + Monthly Stipend

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility)

Reports To: Engineering Manager

About Our Client: Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer in the aviation and marine industry with over 60 years of success. They are known for cutting‑edge power conversion solutions and precision engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative engineering team where your designs directly impact mission‑critical systems.

Why This Role is Exciting: If you are a skilled engineer with a BSEE and experience designing control systems using DSP, this is your chance to apply your expertise to state‑of‑the‑art power conversion equipment ranging from 3.5 kVA up to 250 kVA. You’ll develop, test, and optimize control algorithms that directly influence performance, reliability, and efficiency of high‑tech rectifiers, converters, and inverters.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and implement control algorithms and software for rectifier, converter, and inverter circuits.
• Test, troubleshoot, and verify control algorithms and software on actual power conversion hardware.
• Develop detailed specifications and requirements for control software based on electrical system characteristics.
• Document algorithm development, software processes, and laboratory testing results.
• Develop and improve validation plans for evaluating control software performance within power conversion systems.
• Integrate control software with other functions of the power conversion equipment.
• Stay current on the latest techniques, theories, and technical developments in control systems and power electronics.

Who You Are:

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited; MS preferred) with 3–5 years of experience in power electronics applying control systems theory.
• Skilled in control system design, system modeling, simulation, and closed‑loop optimization.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting expertise at both control loop and system levels.
• Solid understanding of advanced power electronics topologies and PWM schemes (sinusoidal and space vector).
• Experience with nonlinear power conditioning, harmonic compensation, and power conversion systems.
• Proficient with simulation tools: MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, PSIM.
• Experience developing DSP and MCU control systems in C. Familiarity with TI DSPs.
• Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, CAN, I2C, Modbus TCP/IP).
• Familiarity with software version control tools (GitHub, GitLab) and standard test equipment.
• Basic knowledge of PCB design tools (Altium, PADS, EAGLE, KiCAD) is a plus.
• Excellent communicator capable of collaborating across disciplines.

Requirements:

• Documented U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status.
• Position located on‑site in Dallas, Texas.
• Full‑time salary plus a monthly stipend.
• Work on challenging, cutting‑edge power conversion systems in a collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to high‑impact, mission‑critical products.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: Join a highly respected industry leader where your control system expertise directly impacts innovative power electronics solutions. You’ll be empowered to design, test, and implement solutions that set the standard for reliability and performance while enjoying a supportive environment, strong compensation, and a monthly stipend.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Industries

• Manufacturing