Control Systems Engineer C2C requirements Fridley, MN

Control Systems Engineer
Fridley, MN(Day One Onsite)
Exp: 6+ yrs

Required Skills and Experience
∙Strong understanding of embedded systems and software architecture, including software layering (drivers, middleware, application), system services, and hardware interaction
∙Working experience with Embedded Linux systems, including familiarity with system architecture, services, processes, networking, and runtime behavior in embedded environments
∙Practical experience with embedded software or firmware development environments, including build systems, deployment workflows, and basic debugging approaches
∙Understanding of RTOS-based systems and differences between RTOS and Linux-based control architectures
∙Experience with embedded communications and networking, including Ethernet-based systems and distributed communication frameworks such as OPC UA, DDS, or similar
∙Ability to analyze and troubleshoot system-level issues spanning software, operating system, networking, and hardware domains
∙Familiarity with real-time and deterministic system constraints, including timing behavior, scheduling, communication latency, and system recovery
∙Experience with system integration and validation, including development of test plans, test setups, and evaluation of integrated system behavior
∙Familiarity with integration lab environments, networked test systems, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing approaches
∙Understanding of configuration-driven or model-based development approaches and how they translate into
deployed system behavior
∙Demonstrated systems thinking capability, including evaluation of end-to-end system behavior, subsystem dependencies, and design trade-
offs
∙Proven ability to lead technical discussions and influence decisions without formal authority across architecture, software, controls, and validation teams
∙Strong documentation skills, including development of architecture diagrams, interface definitions, validation documentation, and decision records
∙Demonstrated ability to work across multiple technical domains simultaneously and integrate inputs into cohesive system-level outcomes
∙Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive ambiguous, cross-functional work to closure