Automation Systems Engineer (Travel Required)

Visionaire Partners; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Visionaire Partners is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to lead deployment, operation, and maintenance of a large-scale transportation inspection vision system. The role focuses on software design, testing, and system integrations to support ongoing enhancements in camera technologies and automation.

The position is a 12-month contract with potential extension. It is hybrid with 30–40% travel to sites across the Eastern U.S. Atlanta area residents preferred; all travel expenses are covered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering with coding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and implement software applications.

Skills

Python

C++

Automation

Data Acquisition

Embedded Systems

Troubleshooting

Field Equipment

Signal Integrity

EMI considerations

Code in field

Education

Mechatronics

Robotics

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join an innovative, enterprise-level team supporting mission-critical capital projects. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, operation, and maintenance of a large-scale transportation inspection vision system. This role contributes to ongoing system enhancements and future initiatives involving advanced camera technologies and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and implement software applications.
• Install, support, and maintain software applications and operating systems.
• Participate in testing activities, including reviews, analysis, and test witnessing.
• Certify software for quality, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and project objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

This is a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension. The role is hybrid with 30–40% travel to sites across the Eastern U.S. Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area. All travel expenses are covered. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing enterprise team.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with coding responsibilities.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in circuits, sensors, and power distribution.
• Hands-on hardware and field equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Practical coding skills (Python and/or C++ preferred).
• Experience with automation, data acquisition, or embedded systems.
• Understanding of signal integrity and EMI considerations.
• Ability to support hardware bring-up, wiring, testing, and component-level debugging.li>
• Comfortable working both in the field and in code (scopes/meters and utility scripts).

Preferred Skills

• Military experience.
• Dual Computer/Electrical Engineering background.
• Experience supporting or installing inspection portals.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this role.