Senior Control Systems Engineer

Birdon America, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

EAP/Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Birdon America Inc. is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of advanced maritime control systems from our Denver, CO location.

You will oversee the development of CAN bus-based control software, power distribution schemes, and system-level integration with C5i technologies. The role requires extensive hands-on engineering, autonomous work style, and proven leadership to guide projects, collaborate with customers and vendors, and ensure

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 10+ years of control system design including CAN bus feedback control.
• Marine electrical knowledge: power generation, distribution, navigation, comms, video, equipment installations, cabling, lighting.
• Experience with MS Office, BC Dynamics, AutoCAD, Zuken, Python, PDM, PLM, MRP, SharePoint and Access.
• Ability to work unsupervised; strong communication, teamwork, leadership, conflict management, and critical thinking.
• 5 years program management experience.
• Ability to act as lead technical advisor to meet scope, cost, and schedule targets.
• Attention to detail and capability to work on complex configurations.
• Understanding of AS9100 and Mil-STD-973 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electronic control systems for remote and autonomous maritime operations.
• Create and implement technical designs including control schematics and automation logic.
• Configure and program PLC/HMI systems and develop control software using CAN bus protocols.
• Analyze system performance via modeling and testing; troubleshoot issues.
• Design marine power generation and distribution systems; integrate C5i technologies.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and ABS regulations.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain configuration control via PLM.
• Support production readiness and resolve installation issues with quality/production teams.
• Lead and mentor a small team and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through best practices and documentation.

Skills

CAN bus

PLC/HMI programming

Python

Electrical power systems

Team leadership

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Zuken

PLM

PDM

MRP

SharePoint

Access

MS Dynamics BC

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer- Senior

This position is located On-site in our Denver Colorado location.

The Control Systems Engineer – Senior is responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced electronic control systems for maritime applications. This role leads complex engineering efforts, supports cross-functional collaboration, and ensures delivery of high-quality, compliant, and innovative automation and power systems. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work autonomously on complex assignments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test electronic control systems for remote and autonomous maritime operations.
• Create and implement technical designs, including control schematics, process diagrams, and automation logic.
• Configure and program PLC/HMI systems and develop control software using CAN bus protocols.
• Analyze system performance through modeling and testing; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Design marine electrical power generation and distribution systems and integrate C5i technologies into vessel platforms.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support design development and execution.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, engineering standards, and ABS regulations.
• Manage engineering changes (ECR/ECN), review and approve design documentation, andmaintainconfiguration control via PLM systems.
• Partner with quality and production teams to resolve installation issues and support production readiness.
• Lead and mentor a small team; review work for technical accuracy andstandards ofcompliance.
• Drive continuous improvement throughthe developmentof best practices, documentation, and process enhancements.
• Operate independently while managing complex engineering tasks and priorities.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• BS degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 10+ years of control system design to include feedback control systems using CAN bus protocol.
• Desire marine electrical knowledge to include power generation, power distribution, navigation, communication, video, equipment installations, junction box installation, cable routing, cable ways and penetrations, and lighting systems.
• Experience with MS Office, BC Dynamics, AutoCAD, Zuken, Python, PDM, PLM, MRP,Sharepoint, and Access.
• The ability to work unsupervised efficiently and effectively.
• Have excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, conflict management, and critical thinking skills.
• 5 years program management experience.
• Ability to be lead technical advisor to achieve scope, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to work on complex configurations.
• Understanding of compliance to AS9100 and Mil-STD-973.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• EAP/Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
• Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Know Your Rights.The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Aff… This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contactfor further assistance