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Embedded Controls Engineer

Scout Space
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Scout is building a new way to see and operate in space : with a new paradigm of data empowering every satellite to make space safer. We are a rapidly-growing team; we are deploying real solutions to orbit over the next 2 years; and our work will transform the face of spaceflight. We are looking for people that bring excitement and energy to our organization, are curious and eager to learn, and want to help drive our programs forward.

As an Embedded Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize embedded control systems for our aerospace projects. Your work will ensure precision, reliability, and performance in mission-critical systems, directly contributing to the success of Scout's on-orbit optomechanical sensors.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement embedded control algorithms for precision optical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to drive system architecture
  • Conduct simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and validation of control systems to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
  • Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize control systems for efficiency and scalability.
  • Maintain clear, detailed documentation of designs, code, and testing procedures.
  • Ensure designs meet regulatory and safety requirements for aerospace systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in embedded programming (C, C , Python) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Strong understanding of control theory, signal processing, and system modeling.
  • 3 years of experience in embedded systems or control engineering roles.
  • Familiarity with hardware-software integration and debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).
  • Experience with motor control and / or precision pointing and tracking applications
  • Hands-on experience with integrating and testing electromechanical systems in a lab environment
  • Eligible to hold a security clearance.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in embedded systems or control engineering roles.
  • Experience with space system electronics and controls
  • Experience with optical or RF systems
  • Deep expertise with motor control and / or precision pointing and tracking applications
  • Benefits

  • Open Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability plans
  • Don't fulfill all the qualifications listed above? If you still feel like you might be a good fit, please feel free to APPLY ANYWAY. We believe in a well-rounded team, and this sometimes means that someone with out-of-context knowledge can contribute just as well as someone with very explicit alignment with our capabilities needs stated.

    Our positions are based in the Reston, Virginia area, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote fashion. Our preference is for candidates in or around this area (or willing to relocate) as we scale our facilities and engineering team and provide more opportunities to work and collaborate in-person. Remote employees will be required to travel for onsite work and in-person meetings.

    Scout Space Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. To conform to US Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, a protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the US Department of State.

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