Senior Engineer - Control (Analytical)

About the Job:
EDGE is an advanced technology group focused on developing disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. We are dedicated to solving real-world challenges by bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our employees are at the core of our mission, inspiring us to envision a new world of endless possibilities. We recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry requires collaboration and creativity.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Control (Analytical) to join our Advanced Concepts initiative, where you will play a crucial role in enabling a secure future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and optimization of advanced control systems for small and medium gimbal stabilization, ensuring robust performance in all operating conditions.
• Demonstrate expertise in missile homing algorithms and gimbal stabilization and tracking loop implementation.
• Utilize knowledge in electric drives to seamlessly integrate them into gimbal control systems, maximizing efficiency and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams for the holistic integration of gimbal systems with broader UAV platforms.
• Conduct in-depth system analyses using simulations, lab tests, and field trials to enhance gimbal performance.
• Develop detailed mathematical models of gimbal systems and perform parameter identification to simulate and predict system behavior under various scenarios.
• Integrate and calibrate BLDC, PMSM, and brushed DC motor drives into gimbal control systems for optimal performance.
• Engage in continuous research to explore and apply state-of-the-art tracking methodologies for unmanned systems.
• Oversee the development of robust and efficient embedded software solutions for gimbal control, ensuring flawless real-time operation.
• Contribute to the creation of technical reports and project documentation, and mentor junior technical personnel.
• Work closely with the embedded software team to develop sophisticated control software, ensuring modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Support the hardware team in evaluating and integrating the most suitable IMUs and encoders for gimbal stabilization applications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in control systems engineering, particularly focusing on gimbal stabilization, electric drives, and embedded software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAV dynamics, system integration, and modern control methodologies.
• Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, control systems, or a relevant field.
• Expert knowledge of PID controllers, state-space, and modern control algorithms, with application experience in gimbal stabilization systems.
• Proficiency in the design, testing, and integration of electric drives, including brushless DC motors, servos, and associated control electronics.
• Experience using tools like MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulating control systems, translating simulation results into practical implementations.
• Ability to perform complex analyses on system performance data to inform design decisions and optimize systems.

Technical Skills:

• Modeling and Simulation
• Advanced Control System Design
• Gimbal Control Systems
• Electric Drive Knowledge

Join us at EDGE to contribute to cutting-edge developments in technology and defense, and help shape the future of the industry.