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Controls Engineer

Salient Motion
Location
Torrance, CA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Hardware Engineering
Salary
$120,000 to $140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 2-4 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development related to Motion Control
  • Strong proficiency in C
  • Solid grasp of firmware/software architecture principles
  • Familiarity with embedded systems fundamentals
Nice to have
  • Exposure to motor control concepts
  • Familiarity with motion control loop design and digital filter design
  • Experience with an RTOS
  • Familiarity with model-based design or code-generation workflows
  • Exposure to unit testing frameworks
What the job really is

The Controls Engineer role involves developing and maintaining embedded firmware for motion control and motor drive products, primarily using C. The position requires collaboration with senior engineers to translate control algorithms into production-quality code, participate in code reviews, and support firmware validation on hardware. This entry-level position is ideal for someone eager to learn about motor control and control-loop design in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 base salary + equity
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • Entry-level position may require significant learning on the job
  • Role supports aerospace programs and may involve export-controlled information
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
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