Software Automation Engineer I

About the role

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. The Software Automations Engineer works with a team of automation engineers and process engineers to translate process control concepts into machinery, support and modify software interfacing with hardware on existing equipment, and design new program-controlled processes to meet manufacturing requirements.

The Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology provides support to those in harm's way during the most critical moments with one goal in mind: bring them home safely.

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast’s dream