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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Controls Software Engineer - **Company:** Ascent, LLC - **Location:** Bothell, WA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Win CC - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d0b63fcac24ead7d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Task prioritization?, Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. * BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering. * Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems. * Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project. * Experience in C# Programming language is preferred. * This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. * Project Execution - Knowledge of project life cycle; management of project requirements and execution through design and integration. * Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things when working with the various Internal/External stakeholders. * Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings. * Written Communications - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information. * Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. * Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. * Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance. * Safety and security - the individual actively promote and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses office equipment and materials properly. * Strategic Planning - Working in a team environment to establish group goal and objectives and developing/implementing action plans focused on achievement., Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. * Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. * Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. * Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time. * Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 35lbs. ## Description The individual will provide engineering, integration, and technical support for the manufacturing of automated assembly equipment. The individual will assume a lead role in the programming, commissioning, and software testing phase. It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to design, program, test, and start-up the system in our clients' facility. Design work includes PLC logic, CNC programming, HMI programming, and drive configuration. The individual will be an integral part of the team from concept through production and will be counted on to represent Ascent Aerospace in a professional manner, especially during the critical commissioning and buy off phase., This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. * Responsible for automated controls system design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance. * Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software. * Support installation, commissioning, and production support of the systems at various customer facilities. * Completes the design of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements. * Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution. * Work with other integration engineers on researching new technologies which can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance. * Reviews Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers. * Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies. * Any additional duties assigned by management. ## Related Videos - [You’re a great coder? 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