Control System Engineer

Job Description

The Integrated Power System's unit within Submarine Programs is seeking a highly skilled control system engineer with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for complex dynamic systems that integrate coupled mechanical-electric-fluid dynamic disciplines. This role requires strong foundations in control theory, modeling & simulation, and real-time implementation. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design control strategies, validate performance, and support integration into hardware or embedded environments. The position requires a balance of theoretical knowledge, practical hands-on skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineers from diverse technical backgrounds. The work location for this position is full-time at the Knolls site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop advanced feedback and feedforward control solutions using adaptive, nonlinear, robust, and optimal control methods for coupled mechanical-electric-fluid dynamic systems.
• Build and validate dynamic system models; performing system identification when required.
• Lead the system integration of components such as actuators, sensors, and real-time processing for distributed control platforms.
• Conduct stability, performance, and robustness analyses using modern control techniques.
• Implement real-time control algorithms on embedded platforms, microcontrollers or DSPs.
• Perform simulation, verification, and validation using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, data acquisition, and tuning of controllers.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot system behavior and optimize control performance during integration and testing.
• Document models, design decisions, test results, and control strategies clearly and accurately.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical, mechanical or systems engineering and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience;
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical, mechanical or systems engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience;
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in electrical, mechanical or systems engineering and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay Range

$94,800.00 - $148,200.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

About the Role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory fosters pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

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