Senior Controls Development Engineer

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WHAT YOULL DO

Much of the magic delivered from Seakeeper Ride is the result of our one-of-a-kind controls system! As a Senior Controls Development Engineer, youll be an innovator, designing creative solutions to further the development of our products and be a leader in creating our long-term software development. Youll work with our custom tools to develop cutting-edge controls systems. Youll make an immediate impact by:

• Designing and implementing controls algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink, leading the team in developing high level functional requirements and contributing to the products roadmap
• Leading system controls development with a strong understanding of systems validation
• Being the first line of defense in testing controls algorithms both on custom simulation equipment as well as on test boats on the water
• Analyzing data collected during testing in MATLAB and Simulink and making data driven conclusions to suggest and outline complex feature requirements
• Participating in software development items on Seakeepers custom tools (embedded hardware, Simulink-based auto code IDE (SeaCoder) and HIL) to contribute to the following areas:
  • Real-time embedded environments and utilizing openRTOS and freeRTOS
  • Low level drivers for 32-bit microcontrollers for Seakeepers custom 6-axsis internal measurement unit (IMU) hardware
  • Constructing algorithms and generating C/C++ code using Simulink
• Developing novel algorithms for surface vessel motion control supported through full scale boat testing
• Creating and updating program charters for programs youre responsible for and maintaining those charters as program timing and requirements fluctuate
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelors degree in in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant professional work experience, in the following:
  • Scripting and demonstrate proficiency in applying them for the purposes of complex data analysis
  • Experience with Python, Javascript, C# are beneficial, but MATLAB experience is
  • Troubleshooting test hardware and wire harnesses using oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Experience using Matlab and Simulink with a focus on dynamics system simulation
  • Developing control algorithms in MATLAB & Simulink either in simulation or on other complex mechatronic systems
  • Experience using:
    • Motohawk or Raptor
    • Mototune or other automotive-style calibration tools
    • CAN bus diagnostic tools such as Vector CANalyzer
  • Be comfortable wiring and being hands-on with the product (its going to be dirty sometimes!)
  • Capable of thinking systematically and documenting process, procedures and test results
  • Thrive in a collaborative team environment, but also effectively working independently
  • Motivated to improve both yourself and those around you
  • Passion to bring new products into production
  • Participative leader, who leads by example and has a passion for growing your leadership skills
  • Flexible and adaptable with the ability to deal with ambiguity and triaging competing priorities
  • Openness to collaboration in all scenarios you bring good ideas to the table, but can also recognize them from others
  • Ability to effectively and impactfully communicate across all levels from the front line to the executive team

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

• This role is located onsite ten days a month in our Ft. Myers, FL facility
• Youll report to the Director of Product Engineering, based at our Fort Myers FL facility.

YOUR TEAM

Our Controls Engineers are nestled within our Seakeeper Ride Product Engineering department. It is a small, but mighty team that covers a lot of ground. It is a flat team, managing projects through an Agile workflow that allows maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems within the group. The team is comprised of engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, software, controls, and more with a heavy emphasis on collaboration. Youll be able to be involved in a myriad of projects and participate in program management instead of only owning a small defined piece of the process.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Its true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We love the culture we have built and are aggressively protective of our team atmosphere. This is why we value your cultural fit as equally as we value your technical contributions. With a palpable passion for what we do, we work hard, move fast and are constantly pushing (or should we say crushing) boundaries. That means there is no room for jerks!

We operate with the nimbleness and growth mindset of a scrappy startup. Throughout the organization, we take ownership and accountability for our ultimate team success by openly and actively seeking out constructive feedback on how we can improve. We believe great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, youre empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on dont even begin to describe what youll experience here. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. The only constant at Seakeeper is change, and we thrive on it!

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. Thats why we are on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with.

Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. The journey began with our gyrostabilization technology, which eliminates up to 90% of boat roll and creates a land-like experience on the water. This technology went from an unknown commodity to a must-have boating requirement in the first decade. In 2022, we added another jaw-dropping technology to our portfolio with the launch of Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System which eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone onboard. In summary, we are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that completely change the way people spend their time on the waterand we are just getting started!

We have long runways with both of our technologies with new addressable markets on the horizon and drive to push the boundaries of what our technologies can do. With dedicated focus to each segment, in addition to shared leadership of each vertical, we can balance the different demands of each segment while providing a consist overall vision and direction of the company.

Ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Want to help us disrupt an industry? Come on and apply, we are ready for you!

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