Principal Model Based Design Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Discounts on tools

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker seeks a Principal Model Based Design Engineer to drive advanced control systems using MATLAB/Simulink in a hybrid role at the Towson, MD campus. You will lead design, modeling, and validation across teams, mentoring engineers while shaping architecture and embedded software for complex systems.

The role requires 10+ years in control systems, strong leadership, and a track record in MIL/SIL/HIL workflows for robust deployment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in control systems development with model-based design.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Experience with various control methods (PID, MIMO, Non-Linear, MPC).
• Experience with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, simulation, and implementation of advanced control systems.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across strategic business units.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in model-based design and controls engineering.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Control theory

MIL/SIL/HIL

Field-oriented control

Embedded software

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Control Systems

PhD preferred

Job description

Principal Model Based Design Engineer - Hybrid

This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work three per week at our Towson, MD campus

Towson, MD, United States

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

The Principal Model Based Controls Engineer leads the design, development, simulation, and implementation of advanced control systems using model-based engineering tools such as MATLAB/Simulink. This central role collaborates and provides technical leadership and governance support across all strategic business units across Stanley Back & Decker.

As a Principal Model Based Design Engineer, you'll be part of our Tools and Outdoor Team working as a hybrid employee. You'll get to:

• Lead the strategy and governance model for design, modeling, and simulation of control systems using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
• Lead new initiatives around advanced workflows including advanced control algorithms for complex systems (e.g., automotive, HVAC, robotics, or industrial automation).
• Oversee Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing methods to verify and validate control strategies.
• Guide architecture design and embedded software development for control systems.
• Ensure seamless integration of control solutions with broader system modeling and simulation.
• Plan and conduct non-advocate design reviews to validate solutions and enforce quality standards.
• Mentor and train engineers, promoting best practices in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technology advancements.
• Document control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes.
• Support certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control Systems, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in control systems development, with significant expertise in model-based design.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Proven experience with various control methods (i.e. PID, MIMO, Non-Linear, MPC).
• Experience with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.
• Experience with field-oriented control methods for brushless motor control highly preferred.
• Strong background in embedded software development and system integration a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

The Details:

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Programs & benefits in support of your well-being
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world.

We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00

This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with