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Software Engineer, Automation & Controls

$100K–$200K

Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 22, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience: 5+ years developing industrial control systems or automation software in C/C++ or Python.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Visa sponsorship: Currently a US Citizen with capability to obtain and maintain a US Q clearance.

About the job

Designs and maintains control and automation software for test stands and production systems, spanning PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and supporting services.

Develop and maintain PLC-based control systems and SCADA/HMI for processing equipment and production systems.
Build supporting control services and modernize PLC logic onto the in-house platform.
Set engineering standards and improve integration, debugging, and operational reliability across the automation stack.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience developing industrial control systems or automation software in C/C++ or Python.
Production-level PLC programming experience, including IEC 61131-3 languages such as Structured Text.
Hands-on real-time control, motion and I/O, hardware/software integration, control loops, functional safety, SCADA/HMI, and industrial networking experience.

Experience with supporting services or control infrastructure in C++, Rust, and/or Python; or in safety-critical, high-reliability, or regulated industrial environments.
Experience designing fault-tolerant, observable, testable control systems; automated testing, simulation, HIL, or technical leadership.

USD $100,000–$200,000 annually (base salary)

C/C++, Python, PLCs, Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Siemens, Rockwell, Structured Text, SCADA/HMI

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