Senior HIL / Controls Engineer — Lead
About The Position
This role involves defining and developing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) bench architecture, including real-time target selection, I/O mapping, signal conditioning, and safety interlocks. The engineer will develop and validate plant and power-electronics models using OPAL-RT and MATLAB/Simulink. Responsibilities include integrating the bench with client hardware and software, running closed-loop tests, leading defect triage, and owning the acceptance specification to drive client sign-off. The role also requires directing offshore controls, test, and software engineers, managing work breakdown, conducting reviews, and providing weekly progress reports to the client. Additionally, the engineer will act as custodian for export-controlled technical data, ensuring compliance.
Requirements
- 8+ years in controls, test or systems engineering for high-power electronics, plasma, laser, or precision motion systems
- 3+ years hands-on with OPAL-RT (or dSPACE / Speedgoat / NI VeriStand) HIL development
- Strong MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, real-time systems, and FPGA I/O familiarity
- Experience integrating HIL benches with production firmware and hardware prototypes
- Proven ability to lead distributed teams and communicate with client engineering leadership
- BS/MS in Electrical, Mechatronics or Controls Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Semiconductor capital equipment or EUV/DUV source exposure
- Python test automation
- SECS/GEM or EtherCAT
- Prior work in ITAR/EAR environment
Responsibilities
- Define the HIL bench architecture: real-time target selection, I/O mapping, signal conditioning, safety interlocks, and fidelity targets
- Develop and validate plant and power-electronics models in OPAL-RT (RT-LAB / HYPERSIM) and MATLAB/Simulink
- Integrate the bench with the client's hardware and software build targets; run closed-loop tests and lead defect triage
- Own the acceptance specification and drive it to sign-off with client engineering
- Direct the offshore controls, test and software engineers: work breakdown, reviews, weekly progress reporting to the client
- Act as custodian for export-controlled technical data; ensure only cleared individuals access controlled material
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
