Senior Controls Development Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Much of the magic delivered from our products is the result of our controls system. As our Senior Controls Development Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing, testing, and implementing the electronic controls systems for Seakeeper products. You’ll contribute to our software development and work with our custom tools that include embedded hardware, Simulink-based auto code generation IDE (SeaCoder), and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) infrastructure to develop cutting-edge controls systems. You’ll make an immediate impact on our product development by:

Designing and implementing control algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink to meet high-level functional requirements and perform your own data analysis

Being the first line of defense in testing control algorithms both on custom simulation equipment from our factory in Leesport, PA, 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 next steps and go-to-market plans

Leading and refining the software release process for the Seakeeper product lineup

Participating in software development items on Seakeeper’s custom tools (embedded hardware, Simulink-based auto code generation IDE (SeaCoder) and HIL) to contribute to the systems controls.

Leading hydraulic system development, including component specification, testing, vendor technical management and integration in control system

Leading FMEA and software functional safety discussions

Mentoring and training junior Controls and Systems engineers

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

4+ years of relevant professional work experience, in the following:

Scripting languages and demonstrated proficiency in applying them for the purposes of complex data analysis

Python, Javascript, C# are beneficial, but MATLAB language experience is preferred

Troubleshooting test hardware and wire harnesses using oscilloscopes and multimeters

Experience using MATLAB and Simulink with a focus on dynamics system simulation

Experience with hydraulic controls

Knowledge of hydraulic manifolds, including electro-mechanical valves and sensing components.

Experience using:

Motohawk or Raptor

Mototune or other automotive-style calibration tools

CAN bus diagnostic tools such as Vector CANalyzer

FMEA participation, including validation and verification activities

Includes setup, testing and reporting

Developing, testing, and bringing new products to market

Be comfortable wiring and being hands-on with the product (it’s going to be dirty sometimes!)

NICE-TO-HAVES

Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

8+ years of relevant professional work experience

Experience using modeling tools such as Simscape fluid and multibody

Experience in the marine industry

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

You will be based onsite at our Leesport, PA facility Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Occasional travel to our NJ or Florida facility for boat testing

You’ll report to the Director of Gyro Engineering, also based at our in Leesport, PA facility

YOUR TEAM

Our Senior Controls Development Engineer is nestled within our Gyro Development Engineering group. 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. You’ll 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

It’s 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, you’re empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on don’t even begin to describe what you’ll 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. That’s 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 water…and 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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