Automation Software Engineer II - Robotics & Data

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement available

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Software Automations Engineer II to translate process control concepts into machine software and to interface with hardware on existing equipment.

The role covers the full software development lifecycle, with opportunities to work on robotics, machine vision, data systems, and mechatronics. The candidate will write tested code, develop proofs of concept, and enable data movement between equipment and databases while collaborating with automation and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Office, and Windows.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, multithreading, and distributed systems.
• Experience in object-oriented analysis and design.
• Ability to apply software programming skills to control electronic components and interfaced systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking.
• Version control experience (Git, TFS, SourceSafe, Subversion).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Document project requests to create statements of work, use cases, and related documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve system quality, efficiency, and robustness
• Write clean, well‑tested code with effective error handling
• Create test plans and ensure quality using industry best practices such as unit and regression testing
• Develop proofs of concept for new and innovative solutions
• Enable data movement between equipment and databases
• Break down large, complex technical projects into defined stages and deliverables
• Work across multiple software and hardware platforms

Skills

Software engineering

Multithreading

Distributed systems

Object‑oriented design

Industrial networking

Versatile programming

Troubleshooting

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related

3 years related experience

Tools

Visual Studio

SQL Server

MS Office

Windows

Relational databases

SQL

Git

TFS

SourceSafe

Subversion

Security clearance

Job description

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Software Automations Engineer II to translate process control concepts into machine software and to interface with hardware on existing equipment.

The role covers the full software development lifecycle, with opportunities to work on robotics, machine vision, data systems, and mechatronics. The candidate will write tested code, develop proofs of concept, and enable data movement between equipment and databases while collaborating with automation and process