Embedded Controls​/Systems Integration Engineer

Embedded Controls / Systems Integration Engineer

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, Git Lab, 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.

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

• Occasional Travel‑20%

• 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…