Senior HIL / Controls Engineer — Lead

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
Lead the architecture, development, integration, validation, and acceptance of hardware-in-the-loop benches for high-power electronics and precision systems. Build real-time plant and power-electronics models, conduct closed-loop testing, triage defects, and coordinate client sign-off. Direct distributed controls, test, and software teams while managing work breakdowns, reviews, reporting, and access to export-controlled technical data.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Define the HIL bench architecture: real-time target selection, I/O mapping, signal conditioning, safety interlocks, and fidelity targets
  • Develop and validate plant and power-electronics models in OPAL-RT (RT-LAB / HYPERSIM) and MATLAB/Simulink
  • Integrate the bench with the client's hardware and software build targets; run closed-loop tests and lead defect triage
  • Own the acceptance specification and drive it to sign-off with client engineering
  • Direct the offshore controls, test and software engineers: work breakdown, reviews, weekly progress reporting to the client
  • Act as custodian for export-controlled technical data; ensure only cleared individuals access controlled material

What you bring

  • 8+ years in controls, test or systems engineering for high-power electronics, plasma, laser, or precision motion systems
  • 3+ years hands-on with OPAL-RT (or dSPACE / Speedgoat / NI VeriStand) HIL development
  • Strong MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, real-time systems, and FPGA I/O familiarity
  • Experience integrating HIL benches with production firmware and hardware prototypes
  • Proven ability to lead distributed teams and communicate with client engineering leadership
  • BS/MS in Electrical, Mechatronics or Controls Engineering

Nice to have: semiconductor capital equipment or EUV/DUV source exposure; Python test automation; SECS/GEM or EtherCAT; prior work in ITAR/EAR environment

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in controls, test, or systems engineering for high-power electronics, plasma, laser, or precision motion systems
  • 3+ years of hands-on hardware-in-the-loop development using OPAL-RT or equivalent platforms such as dSPACE, Speedgoat, or NI VeriStand
  • Strong MATLAB and Simulink skills
  • Experience with C and C++
  • Experience with real-time systems and FPGA I/O
  • Experience integrating HIL benches with production firmware and hardware prototypes
  • Experience leading distributed teams and communicating with client engineering leadership
  • BS or MS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering
  • Semiconductor capital equipment or EUV/DUV source experience
  • Python test automation experience
  • SECS/GEM or EtherCAT experience
  • Prior experience in an ITAR/EAR environment
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The Company
HQ: Bridgewater, NJ
93 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Zealogics LLC provides a broad range of IT consulting, systems implementation and application outsourcing services through an optimized global delivery model. Zealogics builds deep knowledge of traditional product engineering across mechanical, electronics and software platforms, to enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. Zealogics values engineering techniques, automation frameworks, and reference models which are refined through engagements with Fortune 500 enterprises and OEMs. We combine customer-centric product strategies through a collaborative approach for execution. We help to harmonize processes, identify bottlenecks, and eliminate non-value tasks to deliver world-class products. With impeccable focus on client needs we connect specialized resources for the right positions, both for full time and contractual placements. Our long-term relationships with employees and clients have been built in an environment of integrity and commitment, with a shared goal of mutual success. Zealogics hires experienced people to solve a wide array of IT and Engineering challenges that our clients face. Our guarantee - Zealogics provides the best value services in town.

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