Controls and Systems Integration Engineer

** Description*
* We are looking for a hands-on  
** Controls and Systems Integration Engineer
** to support advanced unmanned maritime systems programs for the U.S. Navy in  
** San Diego, CA** .

This is a practical, systems-level engineering role for someone who enjoys making complex electromechanical systems work in the real world. You will work across vehicle controls, embedded and networked systems, power distribution, sensors, autonomy support, and field operations - often within the same day.

The ideal candidate is technically broad, comfortable bridging software and hardware, and brings enough hands-on experience to contribute quickly. You don't need to be an expert in every subsystem, but you should be the kind of engineer who can dig into a problem, read the documentation, inspect the wiring, check the network traffic, write a test script, and keep working until the system makes sense.

** This is an ON-SITE role in San Diego, CA. Travel:
Occasional field tests, sea trials, and shipboard events as needed*
* *
* JOB DUTIES:

*
* + Integrate, test, and troubleshoot  
** control systems
** for unmanned maritime vehicles and their subsystems - including propulsion, steering, power management, and payloads

+ Write and modify  
** Python and C/C++ code
** for controls, hardware integration, test automation, and data logging

+ Work with  
** Linux-based systems** , networked devices, serial and CAN bus hardware, and embedded computers

+ Support integration and troubleshooting of  
** vehicle networks
** involving PLCs, HMIs, navigation sensors, cameras, and control computers

+ Assist with  
** electrical troubleshooting
** across DC and AC power systems, including propulsion drives, battery systems, and power distribution

+ Plan and execute  
** bench, dockside, and field tests** ; document results and support anomaly resolution

+ Support  
** government test events, sea trials, and operational demonstrations*
* + Work directly with engineers, technicians, operators, and government customers to solve problems quickly and safely

** Qualifications*
* ** REQUIREMENTS:*
* Education **:*
* + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Controls, or a related technical discipline and five (5) years or more related experience.

Clearance:

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen.

+ Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.

Experience:

+ Hands-on experience with  
** controls, robotics, automation, embedded systems, or complex electromechanical equipment*
* + Working knowledge of  
** Python
* * and familiarity with  
** C/C++*
* + Experience working in a  
** Linux environment*
* + Familiarity with  
** autonomous systems or robotic platforms**  - whether through coursework, research, or professional experience

+ Ability to troubleshoot problems that span software, electronics, and hardware in a lab or field environment

+ Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and network diagrams

** DESIRED

SKILLS:

*
* +

Experience with  
** unmanned systems**  - UUVs, USVs, AUVs, ROVs, sUAS, or autonomous ground vehicles

+ Familiarity with  
** ROS
* * or other robotics/autonomy middleware

+

Experience with  
** PLCs, CAN bus, or industrial communication protocols*
* + Exposure to  
** marine electronics, navigation sensors, or networked vehicle systems*
* +

Experience with  
** power systems**  - batteries, inverters, generators, or electric propulsion

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2614571

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