Cyber-Physical Software Engineer (Industrial Systems)

Kairos Power; Albuquerque, Alameda (NM, CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking an early- to mid-career Software Engineer to join the Cyber-Physical Systems team within the Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical department. In this role, you will build and maintain software that connects applications, data systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) workflows, and physical infrastructure.

You will support operations and test systems, industrial plant computer infrastructure, data acquisition, analysis, and tools used in advanced

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of software development experience.
• Experience with Python, Java, or JS/TS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or SQL databases.
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI platforms preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software for test systems, industrial operations, SCADA workflows, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Develop operator and engineering tools using Ignition Perspective or similar SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Create and maintain PostgreSQL-backed applications, including schemas, queries, integrations, and data quality improvements.
• Build APIs and integrations between software tools, databases, SCADA systems, PLCs, and plant data systems.
• Support software interfaces with PLC-controlled systems, including environments using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000.
• Develop software that connects applications, data systems, and hardware systems.
• Support live applications used during industrial facility operations.
• Improve software delivery through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, deployment tooling, documentation, and developer workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and other stakeholders to deliver practical, maintainable software solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

SCADA/HMI

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Industrial control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Controls

Tools

Ignition Perspective

GitHub Actions

Docker

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking an early- to mid-career Software Engineer to join the Cyber-Physical Systems team within the Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical department. In this role, you will build and maintain software that connects applications, data systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) workflows, and physical infrastructure.

You will support operations and test systems, industrial plant computer infrastructure, data acquisition, analysis, and tools used in advanced