Principal Model Based Design Engineer #1067138

FastTek Global; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

FastTek Global in Towson, MD is seeking a Principal Model Based Design Engineer to lead the design, simulation, and implementation of advanced control systems using MATLAB/Simulink. You will drive governance across business units and mentor engineers.

You will oversee MIL/SIL/HIL testing, guide embedded software development, and ensure integration with system models. A PhD is preferred and 10+ years in control systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control Systems (PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in control systems development with model-based design.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Experience with PID, MIMO, Non-Linear, MPC methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and governance for design, modeling, and simulation of control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Lead initiatives around advanced workflows and control algorithms for complex systems.
• Oversee MIL, SIL, and HIL testing 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 models.
• Plan design reviews to validate solutions and enforce quality.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in model-based design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions.
• Document control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes.
• Support certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

PID control

MIMO control

MIL/SIL/HIL testing

Embedded software

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Control Systems

PhD preferred

Job description

Towson, Maryland

Principal Model Based Design Engineer #1067138

Job Description

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 us.

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.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories.Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused, operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India. We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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