Automation Control Software Engineer

The Boring Company • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

As an Automation Control Software Engineer at The Boring Company, you will be responsible for developing and implementing software solutions for command and control systems used in tunnel boring machines. This role focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of tunneling operations through innovative software design and deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Experience developing software applications in C/C++ or similar low level language.
• Experience with modern software development workflow (e.g. Git, unit testing, Linux and Windows OSes).
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design, backend infrastructure, code modularity and maintainability.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of projects where control techniques have been applied to electrical and/or mechatronic systems.
• Experience with controlling systems in safety critical applications.
• Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Able to communicate and work well with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with sensors and actuators commonly used in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy software to PLCs for controlling mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on the tunnel boring machine.
• Design user interfaces and support operators during the mining process.
• Ensure a safe mining operation by implementing safety lockouts and alerting mechanisms.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree