Software Automations Engineer I (Onsite) - REF2704M

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Elbit Systems of America – Warfighters, Night Vision

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description

The position of the Software Automation Engineer requires a minimum of a BSCS or BSCE degree or equivalent curriculum and courses. The candidate demonstrates less than 2 years of applied academic or professional programming experiences in some and not limited to: Visual Studio, C#, C++, event driven programming, SQL, data sources and data sharing. 

The software engineer works with a team of automation engineers and process engineers to develop process control concepts, support/modify software interfaced with hardware on existing machinery or design new program-controlled processes to meet manufacturing requirements. The software engineer should have basic electronics knowledge and familiarity with industrial protocols and interface techniques.

Software development experience should include a variety of computer languages to address programming objectives related to automated process control, test/measurement, and data sharing. Programs are created to integrate the construction and testing process details to interfaced test equipment, data collection systems, analog and digital control points, machine vision, motion, data, and other unique peripherals.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSCS or BSCE degree or equivalent curriculum and courses
• Familiarity with Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Office, MS Windows
• Practical understanding and motivation to learn/apply software programming skills to control electronics and interfaced systems
• Good troubleshooting/investigation skills for equipment process and data modifications
• Practical understanding and application of developed software programming skills to control electronic components, subsystems, and interfaced systems
• Non-remote position. Must be onsite to access equipment and technical support needs. Some remote days are flexible.
• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Preferred:

• Data driven decisions and Statistical Process Control
• Machine vision image analysis and integration experience with leading machine vision hardware/software manufacturers and libraries.
• Interest and initiative to learn new programming skills
• Adaptability among different languages and styles and industrial standards
• Hands on technical experience
• Root cause analysis
• Electronics

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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