Software Engineer, Controls & Automation

Layup; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Layup is building cutting-edge manufacturing technology that reduces lead times and enables rapid production. We seek a Controls/Automation Software Engineer to join our robotics and software team, owning outputs as projects move from R&D to production, and ensuring automated systems run reliably while new features are advanced.

The role emphasizes direct hardware interaction, strong C++ software skills, and experience with factory automation or robotics in a fast-paced startup-like

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with strong C++ skills.
• Experience with controls systems such as factory automation, robotics, or other physical systems.
• Comfortable working directly with hardware and machine interfaces, not just application-layer software.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across software and physical systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited documentation.
• Solid understanding of how software interacts with sensors, actuators, and feedback loops.
• Willingness to support production issues while advancing new development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core support and build resource across the robotics and automation software team.
• Own machine automation systems in production, including ovens, autoclaves, and other integrated equipment.
• Take ownership of robotics team outputs once R&D work transitions into production.
• Field and resolve issues from automated production systems, developing lasting solutions.
• Keep development of new automation features moving alongside support work.

Skills

C++

Robotics experience

PLC experience

Real-time or embedded systems

Hardware interfacing

Debugging skills

Independent work in fast-paced env

Job description

At Layup Parts,we'redeveloping the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

We're looking for a Controls/Automation Software Engineer to join our robotics and software team as a core support and build resources across our machine automation systems — ovens, autoclaves, and other machine integrations into our broader production system. You'll be an owner of robotics team outputs once they move from R&D into production, acting as the support function that keeps automated systems running, resolves field issues, and keeps development features moving forward.

• Serve as a core support and build resource across the robotics and automation software team
• Own machine automation systems in production, including ovens, autoclaves, and other integrated equipment
• Take ownership of robotics team outputs once R&D work transitions into production
• Field and resolve issues from automated production systems, developing lasting solutions rather than one-off fixes
• Keep development of new automation features moving alongside support work

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with strong C++ skills
• Experience with some form of controls systems: factory automation, robotics, automotive systems, avionics, or other physical systems controlled by software
• Comfortable working directly with hardware and machine interfaces, not just application-layer software
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to trace issues across both software and the physical systems they control
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited existing documentation or structure
• Solid understanding of how software interacts with sensors, actuators, and feedback loops in a controlled system
• Comfortable being a support resource for production issues while also carrying forward new development work

• Robotics experience
• PLC experience (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar)
• Experience with real-time or embedded systems
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or other factory-floor software
• Familiarity with communication protocols common in industrial settings
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Experience in a startup or small-team environment

Equal Opportunity

Layup is an equal-opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair ChanceInitiativefor Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green cardholder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.