Seakeeper · 17 hours ago
Senior Controls Development Engineer
Leesport, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSeakeeper Inc is a leader in marine motion control, dedicated to transforming the boating experience. As a Senior Controls Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing electronic control systems, contributing to software development, and leading hydraulic system development.
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Responsibilities
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 (SeaCoder) 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
Qualification
Required
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, Javascript, 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!)
Preferred
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
Company
Seakeeper
Seakeeper was founded in 2002 for the purpose of researching, developing, and marketing motion control devices for boats under 70 meters.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.83M2009-06-10Series Unknown· $0.83M
Leadership Team
Robert Moser
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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