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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Johnson Controls
- **Location:** Salem, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $67,000.0 - $101,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), System Software, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=155c674d370fe817

## About the Role

* Sponsorship
 + Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. (JCI will not offer sponsorship for this position.)
 * Education
 + Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
 * Experience
 + Coursework or projects involving embedded control system software development.
 + 1-2 years work experience (including internships or co-op) strongly preferred.
 * Hard Skills / Knowledge (Preferred)

Development of solutions to support the development of Magnetic Bearing Control systems

 * Proficiency in Multiple Programming Languages (C/C++, Java, Python)
 * Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
 * Hardware-Software Integration
 * Debugging and Testing Techniques
 * Embedded Software Design Patterns
 * Communication Protocols: I2C, SPI, and UART
 * Software Quality Assurance
 * CI/CD Pipeline
 * DevOps
 * Cybersecurity and Information Security
 * Encryption and Cryptography

 * Soft Skills / Knowledge
 + Troubleshooting: able to investigate root causes and implement countermeasures
 + Prioritization: able to select the next best action from among multiple competing priorities.
 + Self-management: able to complete multiple, complex, interdisciplinary tasks with limited guidance.
 + Communication: able to express ideas and share information clearly and efficiently across the full range of communication modes: in-person meetings, remote conferencing, email, chat, and documents.
 + Collaboration: works well with other members of multidisciplinary teams to accomplish shared objectives.
 + Third party relations: develops good working relationships with customer and supplier representatives. Supports their technical needs while respecting the bounds of commercial agreements and resource limitations.

## Description

Software engineer responsible for supporting design, development, validation, and support of active magnetic bearing (AMB) control system software.

This is a 40 hour per week position.

Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, validate, and support new and updated embedded AMB control system software and the support systems necessary to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
 + Design and implement software
 + Code and debug
 + Analyze system performance
 + Integrate software with hardware
 + Create documentation
 + Support software quality assurance
 + Support cybersecurity (Cyber Resilience Act) compliance
 + Manage CI/CD and DevOps processes


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