Senior Research Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates is seeking a Control Systems/Mechatronics engineer for its Portland, OR office. This role involves providing feedback control solutions, contributing to the design and implementation of high-performance control systems for various industries including semiconductor and aerospace.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multivariable control design, proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink, and excellent communication skills. Duties include data analysis, model development, and project management tasks.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for federal contracts.
• Experience with advanced multivariable (MIMO) control design techniques.
• Good technical writing and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and signal processing to condition data.
• Develop models in MATLAB/Simulink and run simulations.
• Perform MIMO model-based control design using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Conduct software development tasks including algorithm development.
• Carry out engineering analyses and prepare reports.
• Assist in project delivery and proposal writing.

Skills

Multivariable control design

MATLAB

Simulink

Software development in C/C++/C#/Python

Data analysis

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

SC Solutions, Inc. (SC), an affiliate company of Structural Integrity Associates, Inc., is seeking to hire a Control Systems/Mechatronics engineer for our Portland, OR office.

As a member of our Control Engineering team, you will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary group providing feedback control solutions to our customers in real-time, model‑based control systems. You will contribute to analysis, simulation, design, and implementation of such high‑performance control systems.

Our primary application is in process equipment control in semiconductor and advanced materials fabrication, but we also serve other industries such as aerospace, energy and transportation. We also perform cutting‑edge Federally funded research (e.g., in quantum control) where we have a strong record of collaboration with the academic research community and National Labs.

A strong background in multivariable (MIMO) feedback/feedforward control system design and software development skills are required. Experience with using MATLAB and a working knowledge of Simulink is also required. A good understanding of optimization techniques and algorithms is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing data analysis and signal processing to condition data
• Developing models in MATLAB/Simulink and running simulations with them to match customer data
• Performing MIMO model‑based control design using MATLAB/Simulink and tools developed in‑house
• Performing software development tasks such as algorithm development, coding and debugging, implementation on hardware platforms, and simple graphical user interface (GUI) design
• Performing engineering analyses, writing reports, and preparing presentations for clients
• Assisting in project delivery, technical task management, project management, and proposal writing

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required (for federal contracts)
• Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field
• Experience with advanced multivariable (MIMO) control design techniques
• Proficiency in the use of scripting tools for engineering computations, such as MATLAB/Simulink, and software development in C, C++, C# or Python
• Good technical writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills are needed to complete assignments within budget and schedule to the satisfaction of customers
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites

Desired

• Strong understanding of optimization techniques and algorithms is preferred
• Two or more years of experience in Systems & Control Engineering is desirable
• Experience with real‑time and embedded systems is a plus