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GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions LLC lists this Principal Modern Controls Engineer opportunity in milford charter township, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Principal Modern Controls Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Location: New Hudson, MI (Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (additional hours as needed to support project deadlines)
Travel: Approximately 10% (primarily within the Great Lakes region)
Join a Team Developing Next-Generation Defense Vehicle Technologies
We are seeking an experienced Principal Modern Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced embedded control systems for cutting-edge defense platforms. This is a highly technical, hands‑on role focused on developing sophisticated control algorithms, embedded software, and vehicle‑level system integration.
The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in modern control theory who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while mentoring other engineers and helping expand organizational capabilities.
Please Note: This position requires onsite work in New Hudson, Michigan. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Due to ITAR requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
What You\'ll Do
Advanced Controls Development
Design, develop, implement, and validate embedded control systems for advanced vehicle applications.
Develop control algorithms using both classical and modern control techniques.
Perform stability, robustness, and performance analysis.
Design and tune multi-loop and multi-axis control architectures.
Implement embedded software using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
Validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and full vehicle testing.
Support commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
Modeling & Simulation
Develop state-space and frequency-domain models for electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems.
Perform system identification and model correlation using test data.
Utilize simulation models to develop and refine advanced control algorithms.
Establish performance metrics and validate system requirements.
System Integration
Support hardware architecture, controller selection, and electronic integration.
Define mechanical and electrical system requirements.
Troubleshoot integrated hardware and software systems.
Participate in vehicle-level testing and system validation.
Technical Leadership
Serve as the organization\'s subject matter expert in modern control systems.
Mentor and develop fellow engineers.
Help establish engineering best practices and grow advanced controls capabilities across the team.
Required Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
8+ years of experience developing embedded control systems.
Expert-level knowledge of modern control theory, including implementation of motion controls and state estimators using state-space methods.
Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex projects and mentor engineering teams.
Strong embedded software development experience using C/C++.
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Model-Based Design.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with many of the following is highly desirable:
Control Systems
State-space modeling
LQR/LQG
Kalman Filters
Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Robust and MIMO control
PID, feedforward, root locus, lead‑lag compensation, loop shaping
Numerical optimization and controller tuning
Embedded Development
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow
Embedded C/C++
RTOS and Linux-based embedded systems
Simulink/Stateflow Coder
MotoHawk
Raptor
OpenECU
dSPACE
Vehicle & Systems Engineering
Vehicle dynamics
Electric and hybrid vehicle architectures
By‑wire systems
Actuator controls (motors, valves)
Hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
Vehicle/system simulation tools including ADAMS, Dymola, CarSim, TruckSim, and FMI/FMU
Networking & Communications
CAN
LIN
J1939
XCP/CCP
Ethernet
TCP/IP
UDP
EtherCAT
DDS
TSN
Vector, Kvaser, and INCA tools
Defense Systems Experience (Preferred)
Experience supporting one or more of the following:
Combat vehicles
Weapon systems
Fire control systems
Turret and ammunition handling systems
Defense software deliverables (CDRLs)
MIL-STD-498
MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-882E
DO-178C
DO-254
Ideal Candidate
You\'ll excel in this role if you:
Are recognized as an expert in modern control systems.
Enjoy solving highly complex engineering challenges.
Thrive in hands‑on development and system integration.
Like mentoring engineers and elevating technical capabilities across a team.
Want to contribute to advanced defense technologies that operate in demanding real‑world environments.
Interview Process
HR Phone Interview
Hiring Manager Video Interview
Onsite Technical Panel Interview
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Who can apply
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