Position Description

• Performs controls design on a variety of equipment including electrically, hydraulically, and pneumatically operated systems.
• Conducts analysis to translate system requirements into controller performance requirements.
• Creates, with use of modeling tools, detailed linear and nonlinear dynamic models of the mechanism to be controlled, the sensors employed, and servo drive used to move the mechanism.
• Performs simulation and linear analysis using models to develop the control algorithm, select sensors and size actuators.
• Performs hardware in the loop analysis to verify the control models and tuning of control algorithms.
• Ensures technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met.
• Creates, plans, and performs complex engineering design, development, analysis, experimentation, test and/or product assurance tasks for a portion of a project or may lead these activities for a small project.
• Ensures tasks meet cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Applies wide range of engineering design and/or analytical theory, principles, techniques, and practices to a complex portion of a technical project.
• Applies broad knowledge of the design of organization's products, technology, systems interactions to solve complex engineering problems which have not been clearly defined and may not have similar precedents available.
• Develops and writes technical documentation, makes revisions to existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations.
• Delivers technical presentations.
• Performs technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, and/or by creating or using computer programs, models, or simulations.
• Prepares and presents project technical results, recommendations, and solutions to internal and external customers.
• Provides input and status to project leaders on technical content, cost, schedule, and workload requirements.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with customers to resolve complex technical problems and implement solutions.
• Provides technical review and guidance to other engineers in area of expertise.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications.
• Advises management on new development and programs.
• May direct the work of less senior technical personnel.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies and rules.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Skills Required

• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant technical field of specialization.
• Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers to solve complex technical problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical results to customers.

Skills Preferred

• Specialized technical knowledge of relevant military and commercial design standards.
• Certain positions may require specialized technical knowledge.

Experience Required

• B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience plus 5 years relevant experience; or a M.S. degree and 3 years experience; or a Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline.

Experience Preferred

• Certain positions may require a specific technical degree or prefer a M.S. or Ph.D. degree.
• Prefer engineering experience with relevant applications in a defense environment.

Education Required

• B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline