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Design, implement, and validate flight control laws and supporting logic for X-BAT across all flight regimes. Build and maintain high-fidelity 6DOF simulations, execute verification (linear analysis, Monte Carlo, sensitivity, HIL), diagnose simulation-test mismatches, support flight test operations, and collaborate with propulsion, aero, actuation, sensors, state estimation, and autonomy teams to ensure integrated system performance and certification artifacts.
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6Dof SimulationC++Hardware-In-The-Loop (Hil)Matlab/SimulinkMonte Carlo AnalysisPython
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Develop and deliver flight control laws and supporting logic for X-BAT across all flight regimes. Build and validate high-fidelity 6DOF simulations, run verification (linear, Monte Carlo, sensitivity, HIL), diagnose sim-to-test mismatches, support flight test and post-flight analysis, integrate with propulsion/aero/actuation/sensors/state estimation/autonomy teams, and mentor junior engineers. Must be eligible for U.S. security clearance.
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6Dof SimulationC++Ci/CdDevsecopsGitHilLinuxMatlab/SimulinkNpssPython
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Develop and validate flight control laws and control-allocation for X-BAT across all flight regimes. Build and use high-fidelity 6DOF simulations, run linear/Monte Carlo/HIL verification, diagnose sim-to-test gaps, and support flight test iterations working with propulsion, aero, sensors, actuation, state estimation, and autonomy teams.
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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
- 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
- ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
- Rated as a top System Integrator Giant
We have a Controls Engineer position available in Austin, TX. This person will be responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
Major Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
- Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
- Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
- Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
- Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
- Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
- Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
- Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but not limited to:
- Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
- Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
- Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
- Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
- Evaluates progress on project and details changes
- Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
- Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope
Minimum Requirements
Education
BS in Engineering Required (Electrical Engineering is preferred).
Experience
Three to Ten years of experience in the areas below preferred:
- An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation, and controls design SCADA (ie. Rockwell, Inductive Automation, AVEVA Wonderware) and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Siemens) required. Experience with DeltaV, AutoCAD, Fanuc, Keyence/Cognex Vision Systems are also desired
- Experience in Semiconductor, Battery EV / EV, or Data Center automation preferred
- Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with team members, subcontractors, and clients
- Ability to travel up to 35%
Physical Demands of Position
Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Environment
Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments
Frequent PC usage, facsimile/copy machines, phones.
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