Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

Our client is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks.

Rescue crews trust their lives with our client’s products, and we take that responsibility seriously.

The work we do benefits the greater good, and we are a global leader because we keep the best on board.
Our challenge is to develop and field next-generation helicopter search and rescue and other products including the most capable rescue hoists and sensors for improving situational awareness.

Our client hires some of the most talented engineers in the industry, and we are seeking candidates who will bring can-do attitude and desire to succeed in the delivery of innovative aerospace and defense solutions to our customers.
The Controls Engineer will serve the roles of technical engineering of new product, subject matter expertise, and to an extent project management.

The Controls Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and support with global and detailed level design, technical analysis, and resolution of engineering problems.
Duties:
Designs and implements sensors, actuators, and control electronics for mission-critical aerospace equipment.

Assists other engineers and designers.

Assists electrical engineers with Processor based Control Platform and mechanical engineers with packaging requirements for electronics.
Directs and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.
Prepare electro-mechanical designs for large scale projects.
Apply design knowledge in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems and equipment specification and selection.
Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective resolutions.
Develops control algorithms for high power density motor control electronics
Design of Embedded Processor-based digital equipment.
Considerations of EMI/RFI Compliance in Hardware System Architecture.
Considerations of component development based on 40 year minimum product sustainment and supportability
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
Conduct investigative and qualification testing to military and aerospace requirements
Write engineering technical reports typically expected during multi-year aerospace development programs
Assist with company introduction of new but proven technologies to ensure first-in-class product reliability, safety, and operational productivity.
Assist the production floor with troubleshooting of electrical components for first and continuing production articles.
Works closely with other engineers of other disciplines to meet technical objectives laid out by project managers or other management team
Works courteously and resolutely with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project goals.

Required Education and Experience:
Minimum B.S.

or M.S.

degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited school
Has relevant experience in controls implementation for aerospace, defense, or similar mission-critical applications
Possesses superior engineering design, troubleshooting, and time management skills

Must have knowledge of aerospace electrical engineering, aerospace structural designs and be familiar with applicable codes, standards and acceptable industry practices

Relevant experience with the development of aerospace actuators and sensors a plus
Experience with analog based motion controls and processor based motion controls.
Experienced in electrical engineering development and systems engineering activities in support of military or commercial marketplaces.
Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar software tools.
Familiarity with Creo or similar tools used for 3-D modeling and packaging

Strong verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents

Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
Excellent business and technical communication skills.
Familiarity with methods applying conformance to RTCA DO-254
Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 requirements
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