Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 90,000 - 140,000
Job Summary :
This position is responsible for designing, testing and analyzing control systems for motion stabilized RF antenna systems, and for developing and maintaining MATLAB / C software analysis tools. Individual shall also be responsible for test, data collection, and real-time software verification.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead Controls Engineer and Program Manager
- May support multiple programs / products simultaneously
- Provide effective and efficient design support as the lead controls engineer during the conceptual design, detailed design, integration, and test phases of a product development program, with the goal of achieving on-time completion of assigned tasks
- Prepare and present design and analysis summary material during internal and external design reviews
- Support antenna control system testing and integration
- Support production in the calibration of antennas and sensors and in the design of procedures to efficiently collect and process data
- Support business development activities by providing assistance during proposal efforts and remote demonstrations
- Document controls and software designs using company records retention procedures
- Additional responsibilities may include system integration, data collection, and miscellaneous product support
- Other tasks, as assigned from time to time
Skills and / or Experience Needed :
MS / PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Controls Systems Engineering5+ years of experience in the field of Controls Engineering and software design desired, but not mandatoryExtensive system design experience, including definition of product requirementsExperience in design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of control systemsExtensive experience with MATLABTM analysis & simulation toolsExperience with coordinate transforms and quaternionsSkilled at data collection, data analysis and presentation and plottingExperience with embedded software coding and algorithm development using the C programming language and within an Object-Oriented Programming environmentExperience with the electronics that comprise the control system highly desiredExperience with the mechanical aspects of control systems (friction, bearings, vibration, thermal effects on structures and sensors) highly desiredExperienced in writing detailed test plans and proceduresExperience with inertial stabilization and control of antennas or other sensorsKnowledge of brushless DC motor control desiredKnowledge of gyros desiredTechnically proficient in MS Office productsLanguage Skills :
Interpersonal skills to effectively work with people internally as well as working effectively with suppliers and customersAbility to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviewsOther Abilities :
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written formMust have substantial problem solving abilitiesFollow ThinKom corporate policies and design proceduresAdditional Requirements :
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD security clearancePhysical Demands :
Ability to travel up to 5% of the timeThis position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve dataThis position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and / or work focusWhile performing duties to this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and / or bendMay occasionally lift and / or move files or boxes up to 40 poundsMay be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hoursMay be required to sit for extended lengths of timeMust be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials and chemicalsSalary Range - $90,000 - $140,000
ThinKom offer generous benefits including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.
ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.