Senior Controls & Software Engineer
Position Summary
Antora is seeking a Senior Controls & Software Engineer to own the integration of the control systems and software that power our Thermal Energy Storage (TES) modules, industrial boilers, and complex balance-of-plant (BoP) systems. This is a high-impact, site-based role for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of physical hardware and digital logic. You won't just be maintaining legacy systems; you will be architecting the brain of a first-of-a-kind energy technology. We are looking for a start-up mindset who leverages modern tools to accelerate traditional industrial automation workflows, using AI to streamline code generation, automate documentation, and rapidly troubleshoot complex system behaviors.
Roles & Responsibilities
System Architecture: Architect, design, and iterate on PLC and SCADA software for Antora’s TES and BoP systems, ensuring seamless integration between thermal storage and industrial heat delivery.
End-to-End Ownership: Take full ownership of software lifecycles for specific projects, driving logic from initial concept through to site-wide implementation and commissioning.
Technical Documentation: Write and maintain high-fidelity Process Control Narratives (PCNs), Cause and Effect Diagrams, State Diagrams, and Controls Operations Manuals.
QA & Validation: Develop rigorous test plans, automated check tools, and QA procedures to ensure software reliability in high-stakes, high-temperature environments.
Site Execution: Provide expert onsite and remote support for logic-related issues during commissioning, ensuring rapid resolution of "field-found" challenges.
Continuous Improvement: Design and commission upgrade projects for existing sites, using data-driven insights to improve system efficiency and uptime.
Key Qualifications
Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Automation, or related) and/or 5+ years of experience in demanding industrial environments (e.g., Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Power Plants).
Controls Expertise: Proven track record programming "greenfield" and "brownfield" PLC and SCADA software, with specific proficiency in Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and/or Ignition (Inductive Automation).
Communication Protocols: Familiarity with industrial protocols including Modbus, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet.
Hardware Fluency: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs, providing accurate red-lines for field modifications.
Additional Qualifications Desired
Process Engineering Depth: Experience with high-temperature fluid loops, steam generators, or large-scale industrial boilers.
Software Agility: Proficiency in Python, VBA, or SQL for data analysis and test automation, especially when leveraging AI for rapid script development.
Commissioning Leadership: Hands-on experience developing and performing ITPs, Loop Checkouts, FAT, and SAT.
Power Hardware Experience: Practical experience with VFDs, Motor Starters, SCRs, and high-precision instrumentation (RTDs, Thermocouples, Transmitters).
Startup Resilience: Experience in a fast-paced environment where you are expected to operate with high ownership and adapt quickly to evolving project requirements.
AI forward mindset: Utilize AI to automate Work Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA preferred, but Remote considered with 25% travel
Salary Range
$154,000 USD - $202,000 USD
Total Rewards
Equity Compensation: Stock options
Premium Health Benefits: Life and disability insurance
401K Plan: Employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Industry Leading Paid-Time-OFF Policy: Flexible and inclusive holiday observance, paid volunteer time off