Associate Software Engineer

Blair Image Elements•Altoona, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you enjoy solving complex problems and building reliable software that supports real-world operations? Our Engineering team is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware, internal software tools, and customer-facing systems that support our products and manufacturing processes. If you enjoy learning new technologies, collaborating across teams, and seeing your work move from concept to production, we'd love to meet you. This is primarily an in-office position with the ability to work remotely as needed. Occasional travel to installation or diagnostic sites may be required. Blair Image Elements is a leading provider of signage and branding solutions, delivering comprehensive services to well-known regional, national, and international clients across a diverse range of markets and industries. We Build Brands. You Build Your Career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development, or equivalent experience
Experience with C, C#, .NET, and embedded firmware development
Familiarity with WPF, Linux-based systems, and Agile development practices
Working knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL database design and queries
Basic understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain firmware for embedded gas price control systems using C on ARM-based microprocessors
Design, implement, and test electronics firmware for new and existing products
Support and enhance production programmers and test fixture software written in C#, .NET, and WPF
Design, implement, and maintain in-house software tools to support manufacturing and business operations
Work with production MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, including query analysis and support
Assist with PostgreSQL queries and reporting for the ERP system (Open MFG)
Maintain and support an AWS-based registration website
Design, implement, and test ERP system features as needed
Develop and support cloud-based control systems for IoT applications
Create clear, customer-facing technical documentation
Work closely with Customer Support to provide advanced technical assistance when needed
Gather and document software requirements and specifications
Train users on software tools, systems, and processes