Senior Research Engineer

Description

As a member of the Control Engineering team, you will join a multidisciplinary group that delivers real‑time, model‑based feedback control solutions. You will contribute to analysis, simulation, design, and implementation of high‑performance control systems.

The primary focus is process equipment control for semiconductor and advanced‑materials fabrication, but the team also serves aerospace, energy, and transportation sectors. SC conducts federally funded research such as quantum control in collaboration with academia and national labs.

• Design, simulate, and implement multi‑input multi‑output (MIMO) control systems.
• Analyze and condition data, performing signal processing as needed.
• Develop MATLAB/Simulink models and run simulations to match customer data.
• Conduct model‑based control design using MATLAB/Simulink and in‑house tools.
• Develop, code, debug, and deploy control algorithms on hardware, including simple GUIs.
• Perform engineering analyses, write reports, and create client presentations.
• Assist with project delivery, technical task management, project management, and proposal writing.

Requirements

A strong background in multivariable (MIMO) feedback/feedforward control design and software development is required, along with experience using MATLAB and Simulink. Knowledge of optimization techniques and algorithms is preferred.

• U.S. citizenship required for federal contracts.
• Hold a degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with advanced MIMO control design techniques.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and software development in C, C++, C#, or Python.
• Demonstrate strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit strong planning and organizational abilities to meet budget and schedule constraints.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites.
• Preferred: strong understanding of optimization techniques and algorithms.
• Desired: at least two years of systems and control engineering experience.
• Experience with real‑time and embedded systems is a plus.

Benefits

SC offers a stimulating environment for professional growth through diverse control and modeling projects. Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn will develop analytical skills, independent engineering judgment, and teamwork. You may also help generate new business by writing proposals and building industry contacts.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance