Controls Software Engineer

Ascent Aerospace•Bothell, WA

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to provide engineering, integration, and technical support for manufacturing automated assembly equipment. The engineer will take a lead role in programming, commissioning, and software testing, and will design, program, test, and start up systems at customer facilities. Design work includes PLC logic, CNC programming, HMI programming, and drive configuration. The position contributes throughout projects from concept through production and represents Ascent Aerospace professionally, particularly during commissioning and customer buyoff. The role involves designing and integrating automated controls systems, supporting system installation and production at customer facilities, and collaborating with integration engineers on technologies that can improve aerospace system design and performance. Travel may be required for customer projects, and work may include off-shift or weekend schedules to meet business needs.

Requirements

A BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering; equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required skills and knowledge will be considered.
Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person under the applicable regulations.
Employment is contingent on successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the C# programming language is preferred.
Problem-solving ability, including identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner and gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
Knowledge of project life cycles and management of project requirements and execution through design and integration.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, openness to others’ ideas, and willingness to try new approaches with internal and external stakeholders.
Oral communication skills, including clear and persuasive communication, group presentations, and conducting meetings.
Written communication skills, including editing for spelling and grammar, presenting numerical data effectively, and interpreting written information.
Planning and organization skills, including prioritizing work, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans.
Adaptability to workplace changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Dependability, including punctuality, following instructions, responding to management direction, and soliciting feedback.
Commitment to safety and security procedures and proper use of office equipment and materials.
Strategic planning skills, including working with a team to establish goals and objectives and develop and implement action plans.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, program, simulate, test, and assist with the start-up of automated controls systems.
Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software.
Support installation, commissioning, and production of systems at customer facilities.
Complete designs for complex systems integrating hardware and software controls elements.
Assist in developing company standards for consistent project execution.
Research new technologies with other integration engineers for potential application to aerospace systems and improvements to system design and performance.
Review Program department metrics for accurate reporting of program performance to management and customers.
Recommend improvements to metrics to enhance operational efficiencies.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.