Software Engineer

About Dig Energy, Inc.Dig Energy is an early stage startup enabling affordable geothermal energy for heating, cooling, and refrigeration. We have developed and are deploying a radically inexpensive drilling method that can economically scale geothermal boreholes anywhere. Our initial focus is on commercial heating/cooling. We’ve raised funding from top investors and are now looking to refine our drilling system as we move through our first large projects. Due to the hands-on nature of our work, this is an on-site role, and we’re looking for someone who can come into our office in Manchester, NH. The RoleWe are looking for multi-disciplinary and experienced engineers that can own and execute on core engineering challenges while building processes for quality and scale. The controls engineer will be responsible for all programming related to our unique geothermal drill rig. This person will need an in-depth working knowledge of controls theory, fault handling and HMI design. They will work closely with our CTO on overall software architecture and be responsible for all aspects of implementation. This role is highly hands-on, and a successful applicant will be as comfortable coding behind a desk as they are in the field supporting the team while testing. What You Will Do Design and develop controls for a custom drill platformWork with the hardware engineering team to test, trouble shoot and optimized control algorithms, fault handling, HMI screens and automationCreated detailed specifications and documentationSupport R&D efforts for novel drilling technologies Who You Are5+ years designing machine controls, automation or system software, ideally in the industrial equipment/construction/robotics industriesExperience architecting robust, scalable software from the ground up, including establishing project structure, tooling, and development standards for a growing team, early-stage startup experience a plus Experience coding HMIs of SCADA systemsComfortable coding in C++ and PythonProficiency working in embedded Linux environments, including CLI tooling, system, and networkingRobust software engineering practices around source control (GitHub), testing, code review, and documentationExternal communications protocols experience such as WebSockets, REST, MQTT, or similarProficient with designing and implementing unit testingResourceful and highly collaborative team player who thinks creatively, has high attention to detail and quality, and who can work with a cross-functional team that is trying to move as quickly as possible Comfortable interfacing with hardware teams and counseling technical documentation (e.g. APIs, datasheets, etc)Familiarity with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, or CANExperience with real-time or timing-sensitive software patterns in Linux environmentsUI framework experience for embedded or industrial systems (e.g. Qt/QML, NiceGUI, or similar)High attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skills BS in Electrical, Software or Controls Engineering At Dig, we deeply value diversity and a range of experiences, backgrounds, and mindsets. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.