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Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level
 Horstman Inc | |
 United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights | |
| 44215 Phoenix Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jul 07, 2026 | |
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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 Engineer The 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES Technical 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 & Experience Required: *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. | |