Control Systems Engineer C2C jobs Fridley, MN(Day One Onsite

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