Control Systems Research Engineer 6923

Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Research Engineer to support the development of next-generation propulsion power and autonomous control technologies for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and advanced defense systems.

This role integrates advanced control theory embedded computing optimization and real-time system implementation within high-performance electromechanical propulsion environments. You will help transform early-stage modeling and algorithm research into validated prototype-ready embedded control systems that improve propulsion efficiency acoustic stealth and mission reliability.

Working within an interdisciplinary R&D environment you will collaborate with experts in embedded systems power electronics hydrodynamics cybersecurity and autonomous systems to deliver breakthrough capabilities for national security missions and advanced subsea applications.

This is a full-time on-site role located in Niskayuna NY. Only U.S. citizens will be considered as this position requires an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop advanced control optimization estimation and detection algorithms for propulsion and power systems.
• Design and implement real-time control architectures for embedded and electromechanical subsystems.
• Support modeling and simulation of complex physical systems including propulsion hydrodynamics and acoustic environments.
• Integrate control algorithms into embedded computing platforms (microcontrollers SoCs FPGAs ARM/x86 architectures)
• Validate system performance through simulation hardware-in-the-loop testing and experimental laboratory demonstrations
• Optimize system efficiency stability and energy performance under operational constraints.
• Collaborate with embedded software FPGA and cybersecurity engineers to ensure secure and resilient architectures.
• Author technical documentation research reports and customer-facing deliverables.
• Support transition of research concepts into deployable prototype and operational systems.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical Computer Mechanical Aerospace or related field)
  OR
  Masters degree with 10 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of experience in advanced controls optimization estimation or detection algorithm development
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
• Programming experience in C C and/or Python for embedded or real-time applications
• Demonstrated experience developing algorithmic solutions for complex physical systems (e.g. propulsion power systems mechanical or aerospace systems)
• Experience integrating control solutions into embedded or real-time hardware platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA-based control implementations (Verilog/VHDL).
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (QNX RTLinux VxWorks).
• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems and hardware acceleration.
• Background in subsea technologies sonar systems naval systems or autonomous platforms.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques within control systems.
• Embedded system cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government-funded R&D programs (DoD DARPA DOE ARPA-E).
• Demonstrated ability to mature advanced research concepts into fielded prototype systems.

Work Environment

• Advanced R&D environment focused on next-generation propulsion and autonomous systems
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration across embedded systems power electronics hydrodynamics and defense technologies
• Hands-on experimentation modeling and prototype development
• High-visibility national security programs

Security Clearance:

• Active U.S. DoD secret clearance (interim secret may be considered to start).
• U.S. Citizenship required

If you are qualified and want to be considered for this position please supply the following to:
and please put the job number 6923 in the subject line:

• Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
• Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
• Availability to start once given formal offers.

Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

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