Controls Engineer

About USDI

USDI has provided engineering and technical solutions since 1987, supporting customers across embedded systems, software development, systems engineering, electrical architecture, and advanced technology programs. USDI specializes in delivering experienced engineering resources and practical technical solutions for complex development environments across automotive, industrial, defense, and high-reliability applications.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team developing control algorithms for vehicle systems using Model-Based Design (MBD) methodology in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow. This is a great fit for someone building a career in controls engineering who wants hands-on experience across the full development cycle, working alongside experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test control algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow under the guidance of senior team members
• Apply Model-Based Design methodology, from requirements through auto-code generation
• Support calibration and validation of vehicle speed control systems
• Assist with drive-by-wire system development and testing
• Participate in bench and vehicle testing, and help troubleshoot issues found during validation
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineers in an agile team environment
• Track work and manage issues using Git and Jira
• Grow technical depth in automotive controls through mentorship and applied project work

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow (coursework, internship, or project experience acceptable)
• Exposure to Model-Based Design methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience related to drive-by-wire systems
• Exposure to vehicle speed control system concepts
• Familiarity with New Eagle products or the Raptor development toolchain

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with high-voltage systems

General Requirements

• Some experience with version control and issue-tracking tools and workflows (Git, Jira)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong desire to learn and grow technical skills in a mentorship-supported environment

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person