{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6a2aee46dce130fc69a55237","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a2aee46dce130fc69a55237","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a2aee46dce130fc69a55237","title":"Embedded Software Engineer/Control Systems Engineer","description":"Report to: Design Coordinator or Control Systems Lead\nTeam Spirit and Context:\nAmerican Racing Challenger is a United States America’s Cup team. Its mission is to win the America’s Cup, develop an enduring sailing franchise, and be a catalyst to revitalize the sport of sailing in the US. This includes building a more inclusive, diverse, and engaging sport.\nAmerican Racing Challenger is looking for an Embedded Software / PLC / Control Systems Engineer experienced in fast-paced development to contribute to the design, build, and ongoing development of its racing yachts. The individual will be part of a larger mechatronics team responsible for the yacht’s onboard flight controls and sail controls.\nThe role is firmly on the critical path of development, testing, and racing. This individual needs a solid PLC, motion control and programming background and crucially also needs to be able to manage high stress and time critical environments, whether it be on shore or on the water.\nSuccessful Profile:\nTechnically proficient, dependable, level-headed, eager to learn and contribute in whatever way is needed.\nWork quickly with good quality. Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.\nAttention to detail, safety and reliability, testing and validation.\nCandidate Profile:\nBackground\nStrong academic background in Control Systems, Robotics, Computer Science, or similar\nProven track record delivering complex mechatronics systems from rapid prototyping and iteration through to high-reliability real-world production.\nStrong expertise of model-based design (e.g.,MatLab/Simulink) workflows including code-generation to real-time target systems\nDeep expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Structured Text development.\nRequired skills\n3+ years of hands-on PLC programming and motion control in high-performance or real-time applications.\nProficiency with MatLab/Simulink, having experience with model-based design including code-generation to real-time target systems\nProficiency in CEI 61131-3 Structured Text, alongside experience in modern OOP languages (C++, C#, or Python). Understanding of fieldbus system including EtherCAT and CAN bus.\nExperience with modern software engineering practices applied to PLCs (Git version control, CI/CD, unit testing).\nExcellent problem solving and debugging/root-cause analysis skills.\nComfortable taking part in or advising on aspects of the control system development focusing on implementation, test development, tuning, debugging & support.\nFamiliar with dynamic systems and equipped with classical and/or modern control theory skills (PID, MPC, etc) with demonstrable experience of such systems succeeding in real-world applications.\nAble to apply core engineering principles to multi- domain challenges (e.g., across electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems).\nAbility to perform in a fast paced, high stress development environment.\nAbility to communicate clearly with team members.\nWilling to support the team whenever and wherever necessary to get the job done.\nWilling and able to relocate internationally including USA and Europe.\nTypical Experience/Must:\nExperience with MatLab/Simulink and model-based design including code-generation to real-time target systems\nExperience in Beckhoff Automation including TwinCAT 3 IDE and hardware\nExperience in Structured Text programming language\nDesirable skills:\nNo sailing experience necessary, but experience with sailing, motorsport, flying or similar activities is beneficial.\nExperience in any of the following fields is beneficial: HIL, asynchronous/multi-rate systems, mathematical modeling, sensor fusion, communications protocol definition and implementation (e.g. CAN,UDP), flight control, electro-hydraulic actuator control.\nExperience with Simulink and other Mathworks toolboxes, and Python will be a plus\nExperience with electrical schematics and systems will be a plus\nUnderstanding of hydraulic schematics and systems\nExperience with fieldbus and Ethernet communication protocols (UDP, Can / CanOpen / NMEA / J1939, Ethercat, RS232 / RS485…)\nSoft skills:\nTeam Player: a strong “can-do” attitude is crucial\nAbility to stay focused and adapt to changing priorities\nHave an eye and an attitude for accuracy and doing things right\nComfortable with traveling and operating in different locations, environments and a multicultural team\nBe at ease with people, have a very good level of English (if not native speaker)\nKey Responsibilities\nTo develop and maintain onboard PLC software\nTo develop, test, tune and monitor onboard control systems\nTo apply the best possible development techniques, ensure robust systems are deployed to all facilities (rigs, simulator, yacht) to enable their highly efficient use.\nTo participate in design meetings across controls groups and advise on the practical considerations of control systems requirements within.\nTo be part of the team that defines and codes all the logic hosted in the control system PLC of racing yachts\nTo integrate PLC logics in simulation and to support the simulator team\nTo support the sailing team in the operation and learning of the control system logics\nTo perform daily troubleshooting\nTo perform the monitoring and analysis of the control system data either via telemetry during the sailing sessions or in on shore postprocessing to identify and correct potential bugs and to improve the system performance according to sailing team needs\nRespects the AC38 Class Rules and Technical Regulations to ensure anything done, implemented or modified on our Racing Yacht(s) (AC75, AC40, etc) are made in accordance with those Rules except for testing and with approval of either the Design Coordinator, Mechatronic Lead or Control Systems Lead.\nTo be responsible for:\nSystem failure detection & recovery logics\nThe command/target control loop logics and pre-commanded/pre-defined sequence logics\nThe PLC functions and logics to manage and to transfer the data between the different control system nodes via fieldbuses/buses\nTo be a backup of the other teammates who are in charge of:\nActuator and power pack inner control loop including “one design” systems.\nSensor/HMI analog acquisition and monitoring\nWork Location: In person","company":"American Magic Services","rawCompany":"american magic services","city":"Pensacola","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:39:50.538Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery 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Its mission is to win the America’s Cup, develop an enduring sailing franchise, and be a catalyst to revitalize the sport of sailing in the US. This includes building a more inclusive, diverse, and engaging sport.\nAmerican Racing Challenger is looking for an Embedded Software / PLC / Control Systems Engineer experienced in fast-paced development to contribute to the design, build, and ongoing development of its racing yachts. The individual will be part of a larger mechatronics team responsible for the yacht’s onboard flight controls and sail controls.\nThe role is firmly on the critical path of development, testing, and racing. This individual needs a solid PLC, motion control and programming background and crucially also needs to be able to manage high stress and time critical environments, whether it be on shore or on the water.\nSuccessful Profile:\nTechnically proficient, dependable, level-headed, eager to learn and contribute in whatever way is needed.\nWork quickly with good quality. Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.\nAttention to detail, safety and reliability, testing and validation.\nCandidate Profile:\nBackground\nStrong academic background in Control Systems, Robotics, Computer Science, or similar\nProven track record delivering complex mechatronics systems from rapid prototyping and iteration through to high-reliability real-world production.\nStrong expertise of model-based design (e.g.,MatLab/Simulink) workflows including code-generation to real-time target systems\nDeep expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Structured Text development.\nRequired skills\n3+ years of hands-on PLC programming and motion control in high-performance or real-time applications.\nProficiency with MatLab/Simulink, having experience with model-based design including code-generation to real-time target systems\nProficiency in CEI 61131-3 Structured Text, alongside experience in modern OOP languages (C++, C#, or Python). Understanding of fieldbus system including EtherCAT and CAN bus.\nExperience with modern software engineering practices applied to PLCs (Git version control, CI/CD, unit testing).\nExcellent problem solving and debugging/root-cause analysis skills.\nComfortable taking part in or advising on aspects of the control system development focusing on implementation, test development, tuning, debugging & support.\nFamiliar with dynamic systems and equipped with classical and/or modern control theory skills (PID, MPC, etc) with demonstrable experience of such systems succeeding in real-world applications.\nAble to apply core engineering principles to multi- domain challenges (e.g., across electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems).\nAbility to perform in a fast paced, high stress development environment.\nAbility to communicate clearly with team members.\nWilling to support the team whenever and wherever necessary to get the job done.\nWilling and able to relocate internationally including USA and Europe.\nTypical Experience/Must:\nExperience with MatLab/Simulink and model-based design including code-generation to real-time target systems\nExperience in Beckhoff Automation including TwinCAT 3 IDE and hardware\nExperience in Structured Text programming language\nDesirable skills:\nNo sailing experience necessary, but experience with sailing, motorsport, flying or similar activities is beneficial.\nExperience in any of the following fields is beneficial: HIL, asynchronous/multi-rate systems, mathematical modeling, sensor fusion, communications protocol definition and implementation (e.g. CAN,UDP), flight control, electro-hydraulic actuator control.\nExperience with Simulink and other Mathworks toolboxes, and Python will be a plus\nExperience with electrical schematics and systems will be a plus\nUnderstanding of hydraulic schematics and systems\nExperience with fieldbus and Ethernet communication protocols (UDP, Can / CanOpen / NMEA / J1939, Ethercat, RS232 / RS485…)\nSoft skills:\nTeam Player: a strong “can-do” attitude is crucial\nAbility to stay focused and adapt to changing priorities\nHave an eye and an attitude for accuracy and doing things right\nComfortable with traveling and operating in different locations, environments and a multicultural team\nBe at ease with people, have a very good level of English (if not native speaker)\nKey Responsibilities\nTo develop and maintain onboard PLC software\nTo develop, test, tune and monitor onboard control systems\nTo apply the best possible development techniques, ensure robust systems are deployed to all facilities (rigs, simulator, yacht) to enable their highly efficient use.\nTo participate in design meetings across controls groups and advise on the practical considerations of control systems requirements within.\nTo be part of the team that defines and codes all the logic hosted in the control system PLC of racing yachts\nTo integrate PLC logics in simulation and to support the simulator team\nTo support the sailing team in the operation and learning of the control system logics\nTo perform daily troubleshooting\nTo perform the monitoring and analysis of the control system data either via telemetry during the sailing sessions or in on shore postprocessing to identify and correct potential bugs and to improve the system performance according to sailing team needs\nRespects the AC38 Class Rules and Technical Regulations to ensure anything done, implemented or modified on our Racing Yacht(s) (AC75, AC40, etc) are made in accordance with those Rules except for testing and with approval of either the Design Coordinator, Mechatronic Lead or Control Systems Lead.\nTo be responsible for:\nSystem failure detection & recovery logics\nThe command/target control loop logics and pre-commanded/pre-defined sequence logics\nThe PLC functions and logics to manage and to transfer the data between the different control system nodes via fieldbuses/buses\nTo be a backup of the other teammates who are in charge of:\nActuator and power pack inner control loop including “one design” systems.\nSensor/HMI analog acquisition and monitoring\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-20T12:39:50.538Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T12:39:50.538Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"American Magic Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pensacola","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6a2aee46dce130fc69a55237"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a2aee46dce130fc69a55237"}}