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

Valkyrie•Fredericksburg, VA

9h•$103,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.