Job Description

Controls Software Engineer
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking a skilled Controls Software Engineer to support control systems development and embedded software engineering for robotic and electromechanical systems. This Controls Software Engineer role will participate in the full software development lifecycle including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.

The ideal Controls Software Engineer will have experience working with robotics systems, real-time embedded software, and cross-disciplinary debugging across mechanical, electrical, and control system domains. This role will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams while managing software development projects of moderate complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software using C, C++, and Python for control systems and embedded applications
• Design and implement control algorithms for robotic and electromechanical systems
• Develop device drivers and board support packages for embedded platforms
• Perform real-time programming and debugging in Linux environments
• Utilize ROS (Robot Operating System) for robotics development
• Manage code repositories using Git and GitHub
• Implement and support communication protocols including RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN, and TCP/IP
• Support system debugging and integration using instrumentation tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Integrate and troubleshoot motor control systems and sensor interfaces
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers during system integration
• Lead or support software development efforts for engineering projects
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, software development, and testing
• Support additional engineering projects as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in embedded software or controls engineering
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python
• Experience working with Linux operating systems and command line tools
• Familiarity with Git version control systems
• Experience designing and implementing control algorithms
• Ability to troubleshoot embedded systems using diagnostic tools and instrumentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robot locomotion systems
• Experience with exoskeleton robotics
• Knowledge of computer vision, motion planning, and autonomous navigation
• Experience with localization and mapping technologies
• Experience with motor control systems and sensor integration
• Familiarity with electronics design tools such as Altium or similar platforms
• Experience working with embedded software safety practices

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

If this role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other opportunities at mforcepartners.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.