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Sr. Controls Engineer (JP2065)

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCOshkosh, WI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You can drive innovation in cutting-edge vehicle control systems for advanced mobility solutions, gaining hands-on experience from concept to real-world integration in a hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for a skilled engineer with a passion for model-based development and embedded systems who thrives on tackling complex, safety-critical challenges. Apply now to contribute to groundbreaking technology and explore potential for long-term growth.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Oshkosh, WI, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AgileSimulink

Job Description

Senior Systems & Controls Engineer / Embedded Vehicle Controls / Open to Remote / Oshkosh, WI
Our client is a leading manufacturer and developer of specialized vehicles and advanced mobility solutions. Based out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, they are looking to hire a Senior Systems & Controls Engineer on a contract basis.

This is an opportunity to work on technology that goes well beyond traditional embedded software development. You'll help develop safety-critical real-time control systems for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles, working at the intersection of embedded software, vehicle controls, autonomy, and model-based development. The team is looking for an engineer who wants hands-on experience taking MATLAB/Simulink-based controls from requirements and development through testing and real-world vehicle integration.

Contract Duration
  • 6+ months with potential extension and/or conversion to full-time employment based on business needs and performance

Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Model-based software development experience using MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience developing software requirements
  • Experience writing and executing software unit tests
  • Embedded controller/software development experience using C/C++ and/or model-based development
  • Experience with version control systems
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Embedded vehicle controls experience using MATLAB/Simulink
  • Vehicle dynamics or control systems experience involving ABS, ESC, or similar technologies
  • Active safety or ADAS experience including AEB, forward collision warning, or related systems
  • 3+ years of safety-critical software development experience
  • Experience with CAN Bus, Ethernet, or V2V communications
  • Knowledge of SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, or MagicDraw
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or UL 4600
  • Experience with autonomous, unmanned, on-road, or off-highway vehicle systems
  • Agile software development experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
  • MATLAB/Simulink model-based software development
  • Embedded C/C++ and real-time control systems
  • Software requirements and system architecture
  • Software unit, simulation, and integration testing
  • Vehicle controls and autonomounmanned vehicle technology
  • CAN Bus and networked vehicle communications
  • Safety-critical software development

Daily Responsibilities
  • Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles
  • Develop, analyze, and maintain software requirements and system architecture models
  • Write and execute software unit tests
  • Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments
  • Analyze test data, investigate failures, and recommend technical solutions
  • Support software configuration management and source code control
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
  • Support customer and supplier testing, including occasional travel
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, estimates, and feasibility studies
  • Support multiple development activities within larger vehicle programs

You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
  • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
  • Paid Sick Time Leave
  • Legal and Identity Protection Plans
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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