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Controls Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, integrate, and operate control systems and data acquisition architectures for testing next-generation small turbojet engines.

Role type

Controls Engineer (Propulsion Test Systems)

Builds

Automated control systems for engine test stands and component rigs

Domain

Defense / Aerospace Propulsion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Control systems design, Data acquisition architecture, Real-time control algorithms, Instrumentation integration, Hardware troubleshooting, Test automation

Preferred skills

LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, PLC programming, FADEC knowledge, Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Technologies

LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, PLC

Responsibilities

Design and implement control systems for turbojet test stands, Develop control software for actuators and fuel delivery, Integrate sensors for pressure/temperature/vibration, Implement real-time control algorithms for engine sequences, Perform data analysis and post-test reporting, Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during tests

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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