Software Engineer, Cyber Physical Systems
Kairos PowerAlameda, CA or Albuquerque, NM$92k–$109k/yr
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience. 2-4 years’ experience developing software applications, services, scripts, APIs, or data integrations.
- Programming experience in one or more languages such as Python, Java, React, Java Script, or Type Script. with Ignition Perspective or similar SCADA/HMI platforms is preferred but not required. with Postgre SQL or other SQL-based relational databases.
- Additional non-relational database experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, electronic procedures, plant simulators, or control-system programming is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with PLC systems, preferably Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, Allen-Bradley PLCs, industrial protocols, or PLC-to-SCADA integration is preferred but not required. with automated testing, CI/CD, deployment automation, Dev Ops workflows, including tools such as Github Actions and Docker is preferred but not required. with data acquisition, control, analysis, visualization, AI/ML, anomaly detection, or analytics applied to engineering or operational data is preferred but not required. in laboratory, research, test, industrial, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, semiconductor, robotics, or other hardware-oriented environments is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, access control, data governance, backup/recovery, observability, or regulated technical environments is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge, Skills &.
- Abilities Knowledge of software development principles and practices, including modular design, version control, code review, testing, technical documentation, and maintainable software design.
About this role
Kairos Power is seeking an early- to mid-career Software Engineer to join the Cyber-Physical Systems team within the Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical department. In this role, you will build and maintain software that connects applications, data systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) workflows, and physical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain software for test systems, industrial operations, SCADA workflows, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Develop operator and engineering tools using Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective or similar SCADA/HMI platforms.
- Create and maintain Postgre SQL-backed applications, including schemas, queries, integrations, and data quality improvements.
- Build APIs and integrations between software tools, databases, SCADA systems, PLCs, and plant data systems.
- Support software interfaces with PLC-controlled systems, including environments using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000.
- Develop software that connects applications, data systems, and hardware systems.
- Support live applications used during industrial facility operations.
- Design and test tools or algorithms that help identify trends, anomalies, or off-normal system behavior.
- Improve software delivery through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, deployment tooling, documentation, and developer workflow improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and other stakeholders to deliver practical, maintainable software solutions.
Location, schedule, and travel
Some travel may be required (10%). Additional Requirements Occasionally requires overtime.
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