DEKA Research & Development Corp.→
Junior Control Systems Engineer
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Manchester, NH
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Today
Skills
pythonc/c++embedded systemsreal-time control algorithmsroboticsplc programmingarm cortexfpgadspfirmware developmentsensors and actuatorslinear control theoryoptimal control theoryproblem solvingcommunicationcollaborationallen-bradley plcsiemens plcmedical device developmentfda regulationsiso 13485iec 62304real-time operating systemscanspii2cethercatmodbusprofinetdesign verification and validation (v&v)gitengineering documentation
Job Description
DEKA Research and Development is seeking a Junior Control Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge automation and robotics systems across two key domains: embedded medical devices and PLC-driven manufacturing automation. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers to bring innovative prototypes from concept to reality.
Responsibilities
Embedded Medical Device Development
- Design and develop control systems for prototype medical devices running on embedded compute platforms
- Implement real-time control algorithms on embedded targets (e.g., ARM Cortex, FPGA, or DSP-based systems)
- Write and validate embedded firmware in C/C++ for safety-critical medical applications
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, and embedded hardware into functional prototypes
- Support design verification and validation (V&V) activities in compliance with medical device development standards.
- Create and maintain system requirements, software design documentation, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
Manufacturing Automation
- Develop, program, and commission PLC-based automation systems for internal manufacturing equipment
- Integrate industrial sensors, drives, servo systems, and actuators into automation solutions
- Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation systems to improve reliability and throughput
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to translate process requirements into automated control solutions
- Document control system architectures, ladder logic, and functional specifications
General
- Apply linear, non-linear, and optimal control techniques across both embedded and industrial platforms
- Develop and maintain control systems for automation and robotic products
- Support testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of prototype and production systems
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering
- Foundational knowledge of linear and optimal controls theory
- Experience applying control algorithms in robotics or automation applications
- Proficiency in Python and C/C++
- Familiarity with embedded systems concepts (real-time OS, hardware peripherals, firmware development)
- Experience with automation sensors, drives, and actuators
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
- Exposure to medical device development processes or regulated industries (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304)
- Experience with real-time operating systems
- Familiarity with communication protocols used in embedded and industrial systems (CAN, SPI, I2C, EtherCAT, Modbus, PROFINET)
- Knowledge of design verification and validation (V&V) methodologies
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and engineering documentation practices