Cyber-Physical Systems Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Cyber-Physical Systems team in Alameda, CA or Albuquerque, NM. You will build software connecting applications, data systems, SCADA workflows, and physical infrastructure to support operations and test systems for advanced nuclear technology.

The role emphasizes practical, reliable tools close to hardware and data, with collaboration across engineers, operators, and stakeholders in a challenging, safety‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience developing software applications, services, scripts, APIs, or data integrations.
• Experience with Ignition Perspective or similar SCADA/HMI platforms preferred but not required.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other SQL-based relational databases; additional non-relational DB experience is a plus.

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.
• Design and test tools or algorithms that help identify trends, anomalies, or off-normal system behavior.
• 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.

Skills

Software development

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering/EE

Tools

Ignition Perspective

PostgreSQL

Docker

GitHub Actions

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Cyber-Physical Systems team in Alameda, CA or Albuquerque, NM. You will build software connecting applications, data systems, SCADA workflows, and physical infrastructure to support operations and test systems for advanced nuclear technology.

The role emphasizes practical, reliable tools close to hardware and data, with collaboration across engineers, operators, and stakeholders in a challenging, safety‑critical environment.