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Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level

Date Posted: Jul 08, 2026
Yearly: £ - £

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    Location Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States of America
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Job Title: Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level Department: 400 Reports To: VP Engineering FLSA: Exempt Prepared By: Human Resources Control Systems EngineerThe Control Systems Engineer supports the design, development, and testing of control systems used in regulated U.S. defense programs. This role works as part of a cross functional engineering team to help deliver reliable and compliant control solutions.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical Responsibilities -Assist in designing and implementing control algorithms and system level control functions. -Support development of embedded control architectures, including processors, I/O, diagnostics, and communication networks (CAN, J1939, Ethernet). -Contribute to creating and maintaining engineering documentation such as requirements, design descriptions, and test results. -Participate in system modeling, analysis, and verification activities. -Follow established engineering processes, tools, and configuration management practices.Compliance & Safety -Support compliance with U.S. Department of Defense requirements, MIL STD practices, and export control regulations (ITAR/EAR). -Assist with system safety tasks, hazard reviews, and documentation. -Follow company health, safety, and regulatory procedures.Program Support -Contribute to meeting project schedules, deliverables, and engineering milestones. -Support coordination with internal teams, customers, and suppliers as needed for technical discussions. -Assist in tracking technical risks, action items, and project status updates. -Help prepare documentation and input for design reviews and project reporting. -Follow program processes for handling controlled technical information and configuration managed data. -Occasional travel required for installation and testing support at customer facilities and US military proving grounds.Core Competencies -Knowledge of control systems, real time embedded software, and related engineering principles. -Ability to work within defense compliant engineering processes and documentation requirements. -Understanding systems engineering concepts such as requirements, verification, and configuration control. -Strong teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills.Education & ExperienceRequired: -Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. -CAD (Solidworks and/or Creo) design experience a plus.Experience Level - Entry -Typically, 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience. -Prior exposure to embedded control systems or defense related projects is beneficial.PId5c6b192af08-0816

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Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States of America

Horstman Inc specializes in manufacturing, with a focus on delivering quality products to its clients. The company fosters a supportive working environment for its employees, encouraging teamwork and efficiency. Read More

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