Boeing · 18 hours ago
Controls Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)
USA - Kirtland AFB, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$92K/yr - $152K/yr
1+ years expThe Boeing Company is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Controls Engineer to join their team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role involves supporting hardware, firmware, and software development of electro-optical systems and contributing to advancements in Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop high-fidelity mathematical models of dynamic systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, thermal processes) using first-principles physics and empirical system identification techniques
Analyze system behavior, including stability, linearity, and transient/steady-state responses
Design, develop, and implement advanced control strategies
Conduct extensive simulations to verify algorithm performance, stability, and robustness under various operating conditions and disturbances
Develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests for algorithm validation
Perform rigorous tuning and optimization of control parameters to achieve desired system performance metrics (e.g., accuracy, speed, response time, energy efficiency, disturbance rejection)
Analyze data from real-world systems to refine and improve control algorithms
Create detailed control system design specifications, mathematical derivations, simulation reports, and validation plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
1+ years with MATLAB and Simulink (including toolboxes like Control System Toolbox, MPC Toolbox, Optimization Toolbox, Simscape, Stateflow)
Must be willing to work variable shifts; including day, evening, night, and weekends
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Preferred
3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
3+ years in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., C/C++, Python) for algorithm implementation or data analysis
3+ years of professional experience in designing, modeling, and implementing advanced control algorithms for dynamic systems
Experience with at least two or more advanced control techniques (e.g., MPC, LQR, robust control, adaptive control)
Background in developing robust control systems for telescopes, addressing challenges in pointing accuracy, vibration suppression, and thermal stability
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
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