Principal Engineer

Net2Source (N2S); Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) seeks a Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist in New Hudson, MI to lead the design and validation of embedded control systems for defense applications. The role combines modeling, algorithm development, and hardware integration across the full lifecycle.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, real-time embedded platforms, and multi-loop architectures, performing SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testing.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in engineering or related field with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with embedded control systems for defense or automotive applications.
• Proven ability to design, model, simulate, and validate complex control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded control systems for defense applications.
• Implement and tune control algorithms using classic and modern techniques.
• Validate designs through SIL/HIL testing and vehicle-level deployment.

Skills

Control system design

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ programming

Real-time embedded

Model-based development

Vehicle testing

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering/CS/Mechatronics

Tools

Simulink/Stateflow

MotoHawk

OpenECU

dSPACE

MATLAB

Job description

Location: New Hudson, MI, Onsite (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Duration: Full Time Permanent

Job Description:

The Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and validation of embedded control systems for defense applications. This role requires deep expertise in classical and modern control theory, real-time embedded systems, and system-level integration. The position is highly technical and hands-on, supporting the full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deployment.

Essential Functions and Skills:

• Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Controls System Design & Development
• Implement control algorithms using classic and modern control techniques
• Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis
• Design and tune multi-loop and multi-axis control architectures
• Deploy control algorithms using Simulink and embedded C/C++ environments
• Develop and validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testing
• Support system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshooting
• System Simulation and Modeling
• Develop state-space and frequency-domain models of electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems through physical modeling and system identification methods
• Identify performance metrics and system specifications from model results
• Model correlation and validation to test data
• Use models to develop and test controls algorithms
• System Hardware Integration
• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
• Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff
• Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issues

Education/Certification/Years of Experience:

• MS or PhD in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
• 8+ years of engineering experience

Desired Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Control system modeling and simulation in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
• Classical control techniques including PID, lead-lag compensation, loop shaping, root locus design, feedforward control, and cascaded loop architectures
• Modern control techniques including state-space modeling, LQR/LQG, Kalman Filtering, Model Predictive Control (MPC), robust control and MIMO system design
• Numerical optimization methods for parameter fitting and control tuning
• Embedded Model-Based Development tools (Simulink/Stateflow Coder, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE)
• Embedded software in C/C++ on microcontrollers, Linux, or RTOS-based platforms
• Expertise in Specific Areas Such As:
• Weapon Systems
• Combat Vehicle Engineering
• Turrets and Ammo Handling Systems
• Knowledge Of:
• MIL Standards for software, electronics, communications, cyber and functional safety (MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C, DO-254)
• Networking protocols and standards (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, EtherCAT, DDS, TSN)
• Automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, XCP/CCP) and Tools (Vector, Kvaser, INCA)
• Actuator controls (motors, valves) and by-wire design
• Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture
• Vehicle/system level simulation (ADAMS, Dymola, CarSim/TruckSim, FMI/FMU)
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
• Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation
• Data acquisition hardware and software experience
• Must meet the requirements for obtaining US Government clearance

Physical Demands:

• Position requires light physical activity

Expected Hours of Work:

• Daytime schedule Monday-Friday
• Infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines
• Some travel as required or on-site customer work