AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.
Job Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer supports custom AIT software solutions for large scale automated aerospace assembly systems for both domestic and international customers. They actively participate throughout the entire project lifecycle - design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, commissioning, and production support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support of control system configuration and development, including microprocessor-based servo motion control, heating applications, analog and digital sensors, network communication, and graphical user interfaces.
• Full software development life cycle, including specification, design, programming, implementation, integration, commissioning, and debugging.
• Collaborate directly with the customer to troubleshoot and solve critical problems within the automation system.
• Capable of using structured coding environment and participation on academic/real-life projects which involve software and hardware (i.e. robotics)
• Program applications to run in a Windows environment using C/C++/C#.
• Participate in a cross-functional team such as mechanical/electrical design, project management, and manufacturing.
• Understands design, testing, and modification of programs and applications.
• Understands electronics principles and design.
• Possesses experience, skills, and attributes for assigned level in Professional Development, PLC Controls, GUI Development, Software Development, and Product Knowledge on the Engineering Skills Matrix.
• Presents information and interfaces with customers and leadership.
• Clearly documents and communicates problems encountered, troubleshooting steps taken, corrective actions, root cause, and next steps.
• Manages requirements and breaks requirements into discrete tasks that can be tested and validated.
• In training to lead other team members by breaking down requirements into a WBS and delegating development tasks and ensuring a uniform technical solution.
• Provides hours budget estimates for tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Software, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in a related field using programming applications.
• Minimum two years experience programming in Siemens Scripting / Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent / WinCC Advanced / WinCC OA / WinCC Flex or programming in Allen Bradley Scripting / Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk View ME
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience with the development of PLC and HMI projects using Siemens and/or Rockwell software
• Working knowledge of network administration, TCP/IP configuration, PROFINET configuration, Ethernet/IP configuration
• Knowledge of Industrial automation hardware control system components.

Work Hours:

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.
• Available to works nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel Requirements:

• This position can involve frequent travel to 60% of the time.

Competencies- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Read and understand drawings and schematics (ie: electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, act and deliver results, exercising high level judgment in the absence of explicit direction.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things.
• Learn and apply new concepts quickly and effectively.
• Work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Work effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.

Physical Demands:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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