Senior Controls Development Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Much of the magic delivered from our products is the result of our controls system. As our Senior Controls Development Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing, testing, and implementing the electronic controls systems for Seakeeper products. You’ll contribute to our software development and work with our custom tools that include embedded hardware, Simulink-based auto code generation IDE (Sea Coder), and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) infrastructure to develop cutting-edge controls systems.

You’ll make an immediate impact on our product development by:

• Designing and implementing control algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink to meet high-level functional requirements and perform your own data analysis
• Being the first line of defense in testing control algorithms both on custom simulation equipment from our factory in Leesport, PA, as well as on test boats on the water
• Analyzing data collected during testing in MATLAB and Simulink and making data-driven conclusions to suggest next steps and go-to-market plans
• Leading and refining the software release process for the Seakeeper product lineup
• Participating in software development items on Seakeeper’s custom tools (embedded hardware, Simulink-based auto code generation IDE (Sea Coder) and HIL) to contribute to the systems controls
• Leading hydraulic system development, including component specification, testing, vendor technical management and integration in control system
• Leading FMEA and software functional safety discussions
• Mentoring and training junior Controls and Systems engineers

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant professional work experience, in the following:

• Scripting languages and demonstrated proficiency in applying them for the purposes of complex data analysis
• Python, Java script, C# are beneficial, but MATLAB language experience is preferred
• Troubleshooting test hardware and wire harnesses using oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink with a focus on dynamics system simulation
• Experience with hydraulic controls
• Knowledge of hydraulic manifolds, including electro-mechanical valves and sensing components
• Experience using:
• Motohawk or Raptor
• Mototune or other automotive-style calibration tools
• CAN bus diagnostic tools such as Vector CANalyzer
• FMEA participation, including validation and verification activities
• Includes setup, testing and reporting
• Developing, testing, and bringing new products to market

• Be comfortable wiring and being hands-on with the product (it’s going to be dirty sometimes!)

• Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant professional work experience
• Experience using modeling tools such as Simscape fluid and multibody
• Experience in the marine industry

• You will be based onsite at our Leesport, PA facility Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Occasional travel to our NJ or Florida facility for boat testing
• You’ll report to the Director of Gyro Engineering, also based at our Leesport, PA facility

Our Senior Controls Development Engineer is nestled within our Gyro Development Engineering group. It is a small, but mighty team that covers a lot of ground. It is a flat team, managing projects through an Agile workflow that allows maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems within the group. The team is comprised of engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, software, controls, and more with a heavy emphasis on collaboration.

You’ll be able to be involved in a myriad of projects and participate in program management instead of only owning a small defined piece of the process.

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