Controls & Simulation Engineer — OPAL-RT
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
About the role
You will build the real-time simulation models that drive the HIL bench plasma source power delivery thermal and actuator models in OPAL-RT and Simulink working closely with the on-site lead in the US.
What youll do
- Develop parameterize and validate plant models in MATLAB/Simulink and port them to OPAL-RT targets (RT-LAB / HYPERSIM)
- Build I/O configurations signal routing and fault-injection scenarios for the bench
- Tune model fidelity against reference data and document model assumptions and limits
- Support closed-loop integration runs with the US lead; analyze results and iterate models
- Produce model documentation test evidence and weekly status inputs
What you bring
- 47 years in control systems power electronics simulation or real-time modelling
- Hands-on OPAL-RT or equivalent (dSPACE Speedgoat Typhoon HIL) experience mandatory
- Strong MATLAB/Simulink Stateflow; C/C for S-functions
- Understanding of power converters PWM control PID/state-space control and sensor/actuator modelling
- BE/ME in Electrical Electronics Instrumentation or Controls
Nice to have: FPGA-based I/O (eFPGASIM) Python scripting experience with laser/plasma/RF system
Required Experience:
Manager
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