Senior Control Software Engineer

Senior Control Software Engineer

As a Control Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of software and controls for advanced R&D equipment and complex machinery. You will collect functional requirements from customers and produce software solutions to meet these requirements. You will work with a variety of engineers to integrate your software into software testbeds, hardware testbeds, and the production tools and contribute to the broader software ecosystem to improve tooling and processes used across the company.

• Develop control software across multiple platforms, including PLCs and real‑time Linux
• Develop operator interfaces and workflows
• Improve software tooling to increase developer velocity and enable new capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, etc.)
• Several years of experience with industrial control systems and/or embedded control systems
• Several years of experience in producing production‑quality control software
• Working knowledge of modern software development lifecycle practices (CI/CD, git, unit testing, integration testing, etc.)
• Proficiency with Python
• Proficiency with at least one real‑time control language (C++, SCL/ST, Rust, etc.)

• Familiarity with industrial control platforms (e.g. Beckhoff Twin Cat)
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with industrial protocols (e.g. EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
• Familiarity with general networking (IP/UDP)

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on‑call

Competitive compensation with equity, 13 company‑wide holidays, flexible vacation days, 10 sick days, generous parental leave policy, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, professional growth opportunities, and team‑building activities.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.