Controls Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Controls Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Controls Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our exclusive team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience in controls, system modeling, simulation, and performance optimization to support hardware, firmware, and software development of electro-optical systems. This role supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in advancing Space Domain Awareness capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity mathematical models of dynamic systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, thermal processes) using first-principles physics and empirical system identification techniques.
• Analyze system behavior, including stability, linearity, and transient / steady-state responses.
• Design, develop, and implement advanced control strategies.
• Utilize industry-standard tools (primarily MATLAB / Simulink) for control system simulation, analysis, and rapid prototyping.
• Conduct extensive simulations to verify algorithm performance, stability, and robustness under various operating conditions and disturbances.
• Develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests for algorithm validation.
• Perform rigorous tuning and optimization of control parameters to achieve desired system performance metrics (e.g., accuracy, speed, response time, energy efficiency, disturbance rejection).
• Analyze data from real-world systems to refine and improve control algorithms.
• Collaborate closely with software / firmware engineers to translate complex control algorithms into executable code (e.g., C / C++, VHDL) for embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or FPGA platforms.
• Create detailed control system design specifications, mathematical derivations, simulation reports, and validation plans.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Pay and Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a variety of benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Associate (Level 2) summary pay range : $79,900 – $108,100

Mid-Level (Level 3) summary pay range : $96,050 – $129,950

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 01, 2025

Location and Shift

Starfire Optical Range, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico – 100% onsite, variable shift.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. Only U.S. Persons are eligible, defined as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Security Clearance

Requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim and / or final U.S. Top Secret clearance post-start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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