Principal Automation Software Engineer
Voyager Technologies, Inc.2 months ago
Pueblo, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$140k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-phase automation software programs from architecture and requirements through commissioning, validation, site acceptance, and global deployment.
- Design and maintain software pipelines integrating sensors, robotic hardware, analytical instrumentation, databases, real-time data visualization, and high-throughput testing systems.
- Define software baselines, version-control strategies, configuration management, deployment packaging, and update distribution for multi-site installations.
- Provide technical leadership in software design reviews, integration reviews, program reviews, proposal development, cost estimation, and new business activities.
- Mentor associate and mid-level software engineers and improve software engineering processes, documentation, knowledge management, safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Development, Safety, and Compliance teams across R&D and production programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related STEM field plus 7 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree plus 5 years of experience or 11 years of hands-on automation software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience leading the full software development lifecycle for complex automation or instrumentation systems, including requirements, deployment, site acceptance, software baselines, version control, and configuration management.
- Ability to architect scalable systems integrating hardware, databases, and real-time data pipelines, with proficiency in C#, Python, C/C++, and SQL.
- Experience integrating ABB, EPSON, FANUC, Cobots, Universal Robotics, and analytical instrumentation through custom software interfaces, including robotic software integration and motion control.
- Experience managing software deployments across multiple sites or countries, including change management, tiered support, and self-installing deployment packaging.
- Ability to work independently, communicate technical concepts to cross-functional and executive audiences, and operate in rigorous safety and regulatory environments.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and meet U.S. Government export, explosives-license, background-investigation, and drug-free-workplace requirements.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor manufacturing, explosives, hazardous manufacturing, laboratory automation, high-throughput testing, defense data pipelines, or Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma certification.
Benefits
- Onsite position in Penrose, Colorado with up to 20% travel, including possible overnight travel within the continental United States.
- Flexible Time Off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions and many employee benefits paid at 100%.
- Flexible gym membership options, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
- 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
- Mission-driven work with an innovative, highly talented team.
About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies, Inc. builds defense and space systems for government, national security, and commercial space customers, spanning satellite communications, sensing, and mission hardware/software. Headquartered in Denver and founded in 2019, the public company supports civil, commercial, and government missions from ground to space. Its work includes manufacturing and fabrication in Colorado—such as at Voyager Energetics—supporting mission-critical production and facility build-outs.