Software Automation Engineer I — Robotics & Data Systems

Elbit Systems of America; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Elbit America in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Software Automations Engineer I to translate process control concepts into software for manufacturing, interfacing with hardware, and designing new automated processes. The role covers SDLC from specification to debugging, with opportunities in robotics, machine vision, and data systems.

Candidates should have a BS in CS/CE/ECE or related field, proficiency with Visual Studio, SQL, and relational databases, and the ability to obtain a security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or a major in computer programming/engineering with a minor in electrical engineering
• Proficiency with Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Office, and Windows
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Ability to produce and maintain high-quality, tested, and efficient code following industry standards
• Strong understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and distributed systems
• Experience in object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
• Practical understanding and motivation to apply software programming skills to control electronic components and interfaced systems
• Knowledge of industrial networking
• Versatile programming skills
• Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills for equipment, process, and data modifications
• Experience with source-code version control systems such as GIT, TFS, SourceSafe, Subversion, etc.
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field with a minor in electrical engineering

Proficiency with Visual Studio

SQL and relational databases

Object-oriented analysis and design

Multithreading and distributed systems

Source control: Git, TFS, SVN, SourceSafe

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Tools

Visual Studio

SQL Server

GIT

TFS

Subversion

Job description

Elbit America in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Software Automations Engineer I to translate process control concepts into software for manufacturing, interfacing with hardware, and designing new automated processes. The role covers SDLC from specification to debugging, with opportunities in robotics, machine vision, and data systems.

Candidates should have a BS in CS/CE/ECE or related field, proficiency with Visual Studio, SQL, and relational databases, and the ability to obtain a security