Akkodis · 4 hours ago
Control System Engineer
Des Moines Metro
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $45/hrAkkodis is seeking a Systems/Software Engineer with a strong foundation in control systems to design, integrate, and deliver high-reliability machine and system solutions. The role involves collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration and executing verification/validation activities.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Ally (Swinton) Kumbera
Responsibilities
Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to translate customer and program needs into clear, testable requirements; distinguish wants vs. needs and negotiate tradeoffs
Partner closely with hardware and software teams to architect end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless integration across mechanical, electrical, and software elements
Plan and execute verification/validation activities, including HIL/SIL, bench tests, and factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
Contribute to system documentation using standardized templates and tools (e.g., Lucid, MATLAB, requirements repositories); maintain traceability from requirements to test results
Drive design reviews, FMEA/DFMEA discussions, and corrective actions to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with internal and external standards
Meet with business/product teams to clarify scope and success criteria
Decompose requests into requirements, prioritizing must-haves vs. nice-to-haves
Perform EE component selection and circuit analysis or review (as applicable)
Iterate with hardware and software peers to integrate features and resolve interface issues
Produce and maintain clear, structured documentation (Lucid charts, MATLAB artifacts, test reports)
Design, implement, and test C/C++ applications and device drivers on Linux (user space and, when needed, kernel space)
Implement control algorithms and real-time logic; optimize for latency, determinism, and reliability
Integrate with sensors, actuators, and fieldbuses; develop hardware abstraction layers and interface code
Participate in code reviews, CI/CD, unit testing, and static/dynamic analysis to uphold quality
Collaborate with systems/hardware to align software behavior with physical plant dynamics and safety constraints
Own system architecture, interfaces, and performance budgets across the full machine lifecycle
Develop system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, and digital twins to predict behavior and guide design decisions
Define integration plans and lead HIL/SIL setup and execution; plan and witness FAT/SAT
Ensure requirement traceability; manage verification matrices and configuration baselines
Coordinate component delivery, vendor alignment, and cross-discipline risks and dependencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred; Computer Engineering or Computer Science with demonstrable control systems experience also considered
Solid understanding of control systems (feedback, dynamics, stability, tuning) and how software interacts with physical components
Experience collaborating across EE/ME/SW to bring machines from concept to reliable operation
Strong documentation discipline and requirements literacy
Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux development
Experience with embedded systems, I/O, and real-time considerations
Familiarity with unit testing and version control (e.g., Git)
Experience with system architecture, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration plans
Hands-on with MATLAB/Simulink; exposure to SysML and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Experience with HIL/SIL and FAT/SAT execution
Preferred
Master's degree in EE/ME/CE or related field
Experience with digital twin techniques and model calibration
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama) and Lucid for diagramming
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, CAN, Modbus, OPC UA)
Exposure to functional safety (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508) and reliability methods (FMEA, FTA)
Experience with test automation, CI/CD for embedded systems, and static analysis tools
Schematic reading and circuit analysis proficiency; ability to partner with PCB and harness teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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