Embedded Controls Engineer for Next-Gen Propulsion

First Search Inc.; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Search is partnering with LiquidPiston to hire a Controls Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Bloomfield, CT (transitioning to Suffield, CT). The role focuses on system-level control problems, not just calibration, and involves developing, implementing, and validating control solutions on real hardware.

You will work with engineers across electrical, mechanical, and test disciplines to improve engine and power-system controls, update firmware, and analyze test data to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot control strategies for LiquidPiston engines and power systems.
• Develop and modify embedded control software and firmware.
• Create control logic for starting, speed control, load management, protection, and shutdown.
• Analyze engine behavior using test data, instrumentation, and controls diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot controls issues on test hardware and identify root causes.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, ECUs, and other controls hardware.
• Validate firmware changes through hands-on testing with real hardware.
• Document strategies, software changes, test results, and engineering decisions.

Skills

Controls engineering

Embedded software

Sensors & actuators

ECUs & hardware

Schematic reading

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Firmware debugging

Job description

First Search is partnering with LiquidPiston to hire a Controls Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Bloomfield, CT (transitioning to Suffield, CT). The role focuses on system-level control problems, not just calibration, and involves developing, implementing, and validating control solutions on real hardware.

You will work with engineers across electrical, mechanical, and test disciplines to improve engine and power-system controls, update firmware, and analyze test data to drive