Electric Controls Engineer at TriMech Services
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
About the Job
A Control Systems / Embedded Software Engineer well rounded in control systems fundamentals to join a team creating novel robotic and mechatronic devices for diverse applications in medical, military, and scientific research fields. The candidate will participate in all aspects of control systems design and embedded software engineering including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, and documentation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & SKILLS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The abovementioned requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & SKILLS:
- Robotics and Automation experience
- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Designing and implementing control algorithms
- Development under Real-time Operating Systems
- Experience with communications protocols and peripherals (CAN, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Strong electronics fundamentals as well as practical skills with circuit troubleshooting
- Familiarity with instrumentation & tools required for debug, test and integration of embedded systems, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
- Knowledge of software configuration management tools (Git)
- Development of device drivers and board support packages
- C/C++ software, python development
- Experience with motor control and sensor interfacing
- Experience with motion planning
- Experience with unmanned ground vehicles
- Experience with localization, mapping, and autonomous navigation
- Experience with software safety
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- 5-10 years experience
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The abovementioned requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.
Salary
110,000 - 145,000 /year