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Modern Controls Engineer - Principal (State Estimation)
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Atwell, LLC —Detroit, MI
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
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- Bachelor of Science
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- Health savings account
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Engineering Group Manager, Chassis Controls Design and Estimation
General Motors —Milford, MI
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- 7 years
- Computer Science
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- Health savings account
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Modern Controls Engineer - Principal (State Estimation)

HRU Tech -
New Hudson, MI

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Job Details

$104,000 - $173,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

MATLAB
Software engineering
Computational modeling
Simulink
Algorithm design
Mentoring
Project leadership

Full Job Description

Modern Controls Engineer Principal (State Estimation)

Direct Hire

Position Summary

We are seeking a Modern Controls Engineer Principal to lead the design, development, implementation, and validation of advanced embedded control systems for defense applications. This highly technical role focuses on motion control, state estimation, and advanced model-based controls development, supporting the full product lifecycle from system modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration, testing, and vehicle deployment.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in state-space controls and state estimation techniques, helping establish best practices while mentoring other engineers and expanding the organization's technical capabilities in advanced controls.

Key Responsibilities

Controls System Design & Development

Design, develop, and implement advanced control algorithms using both classical and modern control techniques.
Develop motion control systems utilizing state-space methods and advanced estimation techniques.
Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis.
Design and tune multi-loop and multi-axis control architectures.
Develop and deploy control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and embedded C/C++ environments.
Validate control strategies through:
Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
Bench testing
Vehicle testing
Support system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshooting.

System Modeling & Simulation

Develop state-space and frequency-domain models for electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems.
Perform physical modeling and system identification.
Correlate simulation models with real-world test data.
Analyze system performance metrics and validate engineering requirements.
Utilize system models to develop, optimize, and validate advanced control algorithms and state estimators.

Hardware Integration

Support the design, selection, and integration of embedded electronic hardware.
Define controller hardware requirements based on system I/O and computational needs.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to communicate system integration requirements.
Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and system-level integration issues.

Technical Leadership

Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for advanced motion control and state estimation.
Mentor and coach engineering teams on modern controls methodologies.
Help develop organizational standards and best practices for advanced controls engineering.
Provide technical guidance during architecture reviews, design reviews, and system integration activities.

Required Qualifications

Experience

8+ years of engineering experience in controls, embedded software, or related disciplines.
Senior-level experience implementing advanced motion control systems using state-space methods.
Experience developing state estimators and advanced control algorithms.
Demonstrated expertise in model-based controls development using MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a technical leader within engineering teams.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Technical Skills

MATLAB
Simulink
Stateflow
State-space modeling
Motion control systems
State estimation
Control system modeling and simulation
Embedded C/C++
Real-time embedded systems
System identification
SIL/HIL testing
Vehicle controls development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:

Advanced Controls & Estimation

State-space modeling
Kalman Filtering
LQR/LQG
Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Robust control
MIMO system design
Numerical optimization
Observer design
Multi-axis motion control
Parameter estimation and controller tuning

Classical Control Theory

PID control
Lead-lag compensation
Loop shaping
Root locus analysis
Feedforward control
Cascaded loop architectures

Embedded Development

Simulink/Stateflow Coder
MotoHawk
Raptor
OpenECU
dSPACE
Embedded Linux
RTOS platforms
Microcontroller development

Defense & Vehicle Systems

Weapon systems
Combat vehicle engineering
Fire control systems
Turret and ammunition handling systems
Electric and hybrid vehicle architectures
By-wire systems
Actuator controls (motors and valves)

Vehicle & System Simulation

ADAMS
Dymola
CarSim
TruckSim
FMI/FMU

Networking & Communications

Ethernet
TCP/IP
UDP
EtherCAT
DDS
TSN
CAN
LIN
J1939
XCP/CCP
Vector tools
Kvaser
INCA

Additional Experience

Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system design
Data acquisition hardware and software
Vehicle and system troubleshooting
Experience delivering defense software CDRLs
Knowledge of applicable military standards including:
MIL-STD-498
MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-882E
DO-178C
DO-254

Education

Master's or PhD in:
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Mechatronics
Or a closely related technical discipline

Position Details

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Additional hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
Work Location: Onsite (Remote work is not available.)
Travel: Approximately 10%, primarily to test sites throughout the Great Lakes region.
Salary Range: $104,000-$173,000, depending on experience.

Additional Requirements

This position supports ITAR-regulated programs.
Dual citizenship is not permitted for this position.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Position requires light physical activity.

Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Veterans)

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