About the Job
EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. It is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. The company emphasizes collaboration and creativity, looking for individuals to be part of its initiative, Advanced Concepts, in order to enable a secure future.
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As a Senior Engineer - Control (Analytical), you will be responsible for leading the conceptualization, design, and optimization of advanced control systems for small and medium-sized gimbal stabilization, ensuring robust performance in all operating conditions. Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating expertise in missile homing algorithms and gimbal stabilization and tracking loop implementation.
- Utilizing expert knowledge in electric drives to incorporate them into gimbal control systems for enhanced efficiency and responsiveness.
- Collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure holistic integration of gimbal systems with broader UAV platforms.
- Conducting system analyses using simulations, lab tests, and field trials to evaluate and enhance gimbal performance.
- Developing mathematical models of gimbal systems and performing parameter identification to simulate and predict system behavior.
- Integrating and calibrating BLDC, PMSM, and brushed DC motor drives into gimbal control systems.
- Engaging in continuous research to explore and apply state-of-the-art tracking methodologies to unmanned systems.
- Overseeing the development of robust and efficient embedded software solutions for gimbal control.
- Mentoring and training junior technical personnel.
- Collaborating with the embedded software team to develop sophisticated control software ensuring modularity, scalability, and maintenance ease.
- Supporting the hardware team in evaluating, selecting, and integrating suitable IMUs and encoders for gimbal stabilization applications.
Knowledge/Qualification & Experience
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in control systems engineering focused on gimbal stabilization, electric drives, and embedded software.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UAV dynamics, system integration, and modern control methodologies.
- Master’s or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, control systems, or a relevant field.
- Expert knowledge of PID controllers, state-space, and modern control algorithms applicable to gimbal stabilization systems.
- Proficiency in the design, testing, and integration of electric drives including brushless DC motors, servos, and control electronics.
- Experience using tools like MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulating control systems, with the ability to implement simulation results in practical applications.
- Ability to perform complex analyses on system performance data to inform design decisions and optimizations.
Key Skills
- Advanced Control System Design
- Gimbal Control Systems
- Electric Drive Knowledge
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Embedded Software
- Project Documentation
- Systems Engineering
If you are interested in being a part of an innovative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology in defense, we encourage you to apply.
