Embedded Controls / Systems Integration Engineer(Job ID:4298)

Embedded Controls / Systems Integration Engineer Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated Embedded Controls / Systems Integration Engineer in Fredericksburg, VA to support the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded control systems for complex electromechanical and sensor-based systems. This role requires a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands‑on troubleshooting ability, and practical software experience, particularly with embedded systems, C++, and Python. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across hardware, software, and system‑level interfaces, and can support a product or prototype from concept through integration, test, and field deployment. Job Description: Design, develop, integrate, and troubleshoot embedded control systems for electromechanical, sensor, and communications‑based systems. Support hardware/software integration, including interfaces between controllers, sensors, actuators, power systems, and user interfaces. Develop, modify, and debug embedded software, scripts, and test tools using C++, Python, and related development environments. Support system architecture development, interface definition, requirements analysis, and verification planning. Perform integration and test activities at the component, subsystem, and system level. Develop and execute test procedures for embedded controls, electrical interfaces, and system performance verification. Troubleshoot electrical and software issues using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and network tools. Support configuration management, documentation, and technical data package development. Work with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to resolve integration issues and mature prototype designs. Support customer demonstrations, field testing, installation, and technical troubleshooting as needed. Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and at least 5+ embedded control systems, electrical systems, or hardware/software integration experience. Must have working knowledge of electrical circuits, signal interfaces, sensors, actuators, and control hardware. Must have experience developing or modifying software in C++ and/or Python. Must have the ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and technical drawings. Must have experience supporting system integration, troubleshooting, and test execution. Must have strong technical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in a hands‑on engineering environment. Must have the ability to clearly document designs, test results, issues, and corrective actions. Desired Qualifications Experience with microcontrollers, single‑board computers, PLCs, embedded Linux, or real‑time control systems, preferred. Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, RS-232, RS-485, SPI, I2C, or serial data interfaces, preferred. Experience with control algorithms, motor control, sensor fusion, data acquisition, or automated test systems, preferred. Familiarity with systems engineering processes, requirements development, verification, validation, and integration planning, preferred. Experience with Git, GitLab, issue tracking, and configuration management workflows, preferred. Experience supporting military, aerospace, maritime, robotics, unmanned systems, or defense‑related programs, preferred. Familiarity with environmental, EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, or qualification testing is a plus. Active or prior security clearance, preferred. Security Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Travel Requirements Occasional Travel‑20% Physical Requirements Remaining in a stationary position. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another Communicating with others to exchange information Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). #J-18808-Ljbffr Valkyrie Enterprises