Control Systems / Embedded Software Engineer - Robotics

HDT Global
United States, Virginia, Fredericksburg
510 Lansdowne Road (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2026
Description Some jobs aren't just tough - they're brutal. Too toxic. Too remote. Too dangerous for humans to handle. That's where we come in. At HDT, we build robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. Behind the toughest hardware is a team energized by complex problems. Bring us a challenge, and we'll engineer the solution. That's the mindset. That's the mission. That's Built for Brutal. The Control Systems / Embedded Software Engineer will participate in all aspects of control systems design and embedded software engineering including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, and documentation. The software may range from low level device drivers and motor commutation to communications, power management and high-level applications controlling robotic devices. This position conducts hands-on debugging that spans the mechanical, electrical, and control system domains typical of robotic systems. The successful candidate will have the ability to translate objectives to results and deliverables with little oversight and direction; lead software development projects of moderate to high complexity and work in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & SKILLS: C/C++/Python software development Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) Proficiency with Git/Github Real-time programming under Linux Familiarity with Linux command line tools Design and implementation of control algorithms Experience with Matlab/Octave/Python (NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib) Development of device drivers and board support packages Experience with communications protocols and peripherals (RS232/422/485,CAN, TCP/IP, etc.) Familiarity with instrumentation & tools required for debug, test and integration of embedded systems, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc. Ability and desire to learn new concepts and skills quickly Experience with motor control and sensor interfacing Experience with electronics design (Altium or similar) is desired Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization DESIRED SKILLS: 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. At least 5 years' experience * This specific position requires U.S. Citizenship. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.