Job Title: Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level
Department: 400
Reports To: VP Engineering
FLSA: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Control Systems Engineer
The Control Systems Engineer supports the design, development, and testing of control systems used in regulated U.S. defense programs. This role works as part of a cross functional engineering team to help deliver reliable and compliant control solutions.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Responsibilities
*Assist in designing and implementing control algorithms and system level control functions.
*Support development of embedded control architectures, including processors, I/O, diagnostics, and communication networks (CAN, J1939, Ethernet).
*Contribute to creating and maintaining engineering documentation such as requirements, design descriptions, and test results.
*Participate in system modeling, analysis, and verification activities.
*Follow established engineering processes, tools, and configuration management practices.
Compliance & Safety
*Support compliance with U.S. Department of Defense requirements, MIL STD practices, and export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
*Assist with system safety tasks, hazard reviews, and documentation.
*Follow company health, safety, and regulatory procedures.
Program Support
*Contribute to meeting project schedules, deliverables, and engineering milestones.
*Support coordination with internal teams, customers, and suppliers as needed for technical discussions.
*Assist in tracking technical risks, action items, and project status updates.
*Help prepare documentation and input for design reviews and project reporting.
*Follow program processes for handling controlled technical information and configuration managed data.
*Occasional travel required for installation and testing support at customer facilities and US military proving grounds.
Core Competencies
*Knowledge of control systems, real time embedded software, and related engineering principles.
*Ability to work within defense compliant engineering processes and documentation requirements.
*Understanding systems engineering concepts such as requirements, verification, and configuration control.
*Strong teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills.
Education & Experience
Required:
*Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
*CAD (Solidworks and/or Creo) design experience a plus.
Experience Level - Entry
*Typically, 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience.
*Prior exposure to embedded control systems or defense related projects is beneficial.
Horstman Inc. US is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a government contractor. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or other category protected by law.
