Senior Reaction Controls Engineer

Menlo Park, Canada

Full Time

Posted September 17, 2026

$134k - $159k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Do you love thermodynamics and dynamic system control?

Implement models, algorithms, and continuous-integration (MIL, SIL, PIL) tests in C++
Develop novel fuel, air, compression ratio, and cooling automation and control strategies to improve performance, reliability, and expand the capabilities of the generator to address customer needs
Design, execute, and analyze experiments using Python on virtual or real generators to realize the impact of your work on real generators
Collaborate with other controls engineers on designs and architectures
Debug sensors, actuators, and subsystems for noise and disturbances and assist in calibration, verification, and validation. Communicate algorithms with block-diagrams, pseudo-code, code, etc.
Analyze complex thermodynamic-mechatronic systems with experimental data and create representative plant models
Support reliability and manufacturing testing of systems under control
Analyze data to assess performance capabilities and inform requirements and design decisions
Support fleet generator operation to enhance reliability and performance

Driven and self-directed enthusiastic contributor
Excellent communicator with demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Multiple years of experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms in thermodynamic machines - experience with engines is a plus
BS + 5 years relevant experience, MS + 3 years, or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related degree