Automation Software Engineer II: Robotics & Mechatronics

Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC seeks a Software Automations Engineer II to collaborate with automation and process engineers to translate process control concepts into machinery and to design new program-controlled processes to meet manufacturing requirements.

This role participates in the full software development life cycle, including specification, design, programming, implementation, integration, commissioning, and debugging, with opportunities to apply programming to robotics, machine

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field with 3 years of related experience.
Proficiency with Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Office, and Windows; experience with relational databases and SQL.
Ability to produce and maintain high‑quality, tested, efficient code following industry standards.
Strong understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and distributed systems.
Experience with source control systems such as Git, TFS, Subversion, or similar.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

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 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.