Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist

Axelon Services Corporation; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in New Hudson, MI is seeking an experienced engineer to design, develop, implement, and validate embedded control systems for defense applications.

You will support the full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deployment, using classic and modern control techniques and state-space estimators. Travel about 10% in the Great Lakes region; onsite schedule 8 AM–5 PM. MS or PhD preferred, 8+ years experience.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience.
• Senior level of experience implementing motion controls and state estimators using state space methods.
• Capable of being a subject matter expert and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate embedded control systems for defense applications.
• Support full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deployment.
• Implement control algorithms using classic and modern control techniques.
• Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis.
• Develop and validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testing.
• Support system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshooting.
• Develop state-space and frequency-domain models of electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems.
• Identify performance metrics and system specifications from model results.
• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issues.

Skills

Motion controls

State estimators

Mentoring

Defense systems

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

MotoHawk

Raptor

OpenECU

dSPACE

Embedded C/C

RTOS/Linux

Job description

• Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM (additional effort may be required to meet project deadlines)
• Travel: 10% Mostly in the Great Lakes region to test sites

Pay Rate: $104K - $173K

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: New Hudson, MI

Summary

• Direct Hire opportunity
• ITAR position. No dual citizenship
• Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM (additional effort may be required to meet project deadlines)
• Travel: 10% Mostly in the Great Lakes region to test sites

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate embedded control systems for defense applications
• Support the full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deployment
• Implement control algorithms using classic and modern control techniques
• Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis
• Develop and validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testing
• Support system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshooting
• Develop state-space and frequency-domain models of electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems
• Identify performance metrics and system specifications from model results
• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issues

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Senior level of experience implementing motion controls and state estimators using state space methods
• Capable of being a subject matter expert in this area that can teach and mentor others

Preferred Skills

• 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, Fire Control Systems, 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)
• Experience delivering defense software CDRLs
• 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