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Potential to travel once or twice a year.\nEssential Job Functions:\nDefine control system architecture, states and modes.\nBuild, model and simulate a vehicle controller in a plant, and program-embedded processor using Matlab-Simulink with Embedded Coder and third party hardware mapping and programming tools.\nWork with Systems Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and other Firmware Engineers.\nTest controller hardware in the loop.\nDebug control software.\nServe as a subject matter expert on control algorithm development and mentor junior engineers.\nInterface with customer and vendors.\nPerform design verification tests and other tests as required.\nSupport manufacturing and field service to resolve issues that arises.\nAbility to document design and author Software Design Descriptions.\nRequired Skills:\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nAbility to obtain/maintain a security clearance.\nBSEE, BSCS or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university with courses in control systems.\n8 years of engineering experience and at least 4 years developing control system software.\nCircuit Modeling and Simulation experience using Matlab/Simulink and coder tools for embedded programming or similar model-based development tool.\nHad coursework on C or C++ programming.\nExperience developing control systems for at least one of these systems: vehicles, aircraft, motor drives, and power electronics.\nFamiliarity with engine control systems, CAN Bus, battery storage system, power management, motor drives, DC-DC converters, transmission, and traction control.\nDesired Skills:\nExperienced with third party hardware mapping and programming tools e.g. New Eagle Raptor tools.\nExperience developing control systems for hybrid electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles.\nHigh voltage safety training or knowledge.\nSignal conditioning.\nDevelopment for ground vehicle safety environment.\nDesign for military ground vehicle or automotive experience.\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other Engineering discipline from an accredited university is preferred.","company":"DCS","rawCompany":"dcs","city":"Littleton","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:37:20.847Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336320","title":"Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Control Systems Engineer","description":"This is an exciting opportunity to put your control systems engineering talent to use by developing controllers for hybrid electric and electric vehicles. DCS is seeking a seasoned control systems engineer with experience utilizing model-based software development. This is a full-time hybrid position out of Central Massachusetts. Potential to travel once or twice a year.\nEssential Job Functions:\nDefine control system architecture, states and modes.\nBuild, model and simulate a vehicle controller in a plant, and program-embedded processor using Matlab-Simulink with Embedded Coder and third party hardware mapping and programming tools.\nWork with Systems Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and other Firmware Engineers.\nTest controller hardware in the loop.\nDebug control software.\nServe as a subject matter expert on control algorithm development and mentor junior engineers.\nInterface with customer and vendors.\nPerform design verification tests and other tests as required.\nSupport manufacturing and field service to resolve issues that arises.\nAbility to document design and author Software Design Descriptions.\nRequired Skills:\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nAbility to obtain/maintain a security clearance.\nBSEE, BSCS or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university with courses in control systems.\n8 years of engineering experience and at least 4 years developing control system software.\nCircuit Modeling and Simulation experience using Matlab/Simulink and coder tools for embedded programming or similar model-based development tool.\nHad coursework on C or C++ programming.\nExperience developing control systems for at least one of these systems: vehicles, aircraft, motor drives, and power electronics.\nFamiliarity with engine control systems, CAN Bus, battery storage system, power management, motor drives, DC-DC converters, transmission, and traction control.\nDesired Skills:\nExperienced with third party hardware mapping and programming tools e.g. New Eagle Raptor tools.\nExperience developing control systems for hybrid electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles.\nHigh voltage safety training or knowledge.\nSignal conditioning.\nDevelopment for ground vehicle safety environment.\nDesign for military ground vehicle or automotive experience.\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other Engineering discipline from an accredited university is preferred.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:37:20.847Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:37:20.847Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"DCS","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Littleton","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3e212618a50b2f0e95bcbe7a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e212618a50b2f0e95bcbe7a"}}