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Career Opportunity
International Submarine Engineering Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Workplace: Onsite
About Us For over 50 years, International Submarine Engineering (ISE) has been a world leader in the production of manned and unmanned underwater vehicles.
ISE offers a workplace where you will have an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology from concept to delivery. We design, engineer and manufacture state-of-the-art subsea vehicles. Simply put - we make cool and creative technology.
We place great emphasis on developing equipment to meet the specific requirements of each clients’ unique mission. ISE’s highly skilled team produce reliable, customized and mission-driven vehicles that that exceed customer expectations.
Control Systems Engineer The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing and integration of in-house and 3rd party control electronics, firmware, real time control algorithms and software packages into new and existing ISE vehicle automation and subsea robotics systems.
The Control Systems Engineer participates in requirements analysis, system architecture, electrical and software interface designs. This position works closely with Software, Electrical and Mechanical engineering team members to deliver innovative technology solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
Responsibilities Control System Design & Integration
Design and develop control architectures for AUVs, ROVs, and subsea payload systems.
Define control interfaces for motors, thrusters, hydraulic systems, sensors, navigation systems, and payload equipment.




Develop and maintain control system documentation, interface control documents, and functional specifications.
Support electrical architecture development including power distribution and control networks.
Automation & Software Configuration
Configure and troubleshoot real-time control systems.
Develop control logic for vehicle functions, mission systems, and support equipment.
Integrate CAN-bus, Ethernet, serial communications, Modbus, and other industrial communication protocols.
Support HMI and operator interface development.
System Integration & Testing
Participate in vehicle integration activities.
Develop test procedures and verification plans.
Conduct laboratory, dockside, and sea-trial testing.
Analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex control issues.
Support acceptance testing and customer demonstrations.
Engineering Documentation
Generate: Control system schematics
Wiring diagrams
Interface specifications
Test reports
Verification records
Design review packages
Maintain configuration control of control system hardware and software.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Support development of next-generation autonomous vehicle technologies.
Evaluate emerging technologies in: Autonomous control
Navigation systems
Marine robotics
Power management
Vehicle automation
Contribute to research and development initiatives.




Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
P. Eng. designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is preferred.
Experience 5+ years of experience developing industrial, robotic, marine, aerospace, or autonomous vehicle control systems.
Experience with real-time control systems and distributed architectures.
Experience integrating electrical, software, and mechanical systems.
Experience supporting system commissioning and field testing.
Preferred Experience AUV, ROV, or marine robotics experience.
Autonomous navigation systems.
Underwater vehicle control algorithms.
Sonar or acoustic systems integration.
Defence or controlled-goods environments.
Sea-trial support and offshore operations.
Technical Skills Experience in several of the following:
Control systems engineering
CAN-bus networking
Modbus communications
Ethernet/IP communications
Motor and drive systems
Servo controls
Embedded systems
Sensor integration
Data acquisition systems
PLC programming
HMI development
MATLAB/Simulink
C/C++
Python
ABB Automation Builder
Rockwell Studio 5000
Auto CAD Electrical
Altium Designer
Linux-based systems
These technologies align closely with capabilities identified in existing ISE electrical and controls engineering documentation.
Security Requirements All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.
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