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Engineering Software Programmer

CA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

ATA is seeking engineers who like to develop software. The successful candidate will be detail oriented with logical thinking skills to be able to design software applications, including those with ...

ESPRIT Programmer

Glendale, CA · On-site

$42 - $55/hr

SMP Engineering Job Type: Full-Time | 1st Shift | 7:00am-4:30pm Salary: Competitive / $42.00-$55.00 per hour BOE Experience Level: Mid-Level / Senior About Us: SMP Engineering is a leading ...

CMM Programmer

Shingle Springs, CA · On-site

$35 - $48/hr

Snowline Engineering is a state-of-the-art precision machining facility located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada just 20 minutes outside of Sacramento. Our company's objective is to ...

Career Opportunity - NC Programmer - Acromil LLC - City of Industry Our Company Using state-of-the-art technology, Acromil LLC, has been a primary supplier in the Aerospace and Defense industry for ...

Career Opportunity - NC Programmer - Acromil LLC - City of Industry Our Company Using state-of-the-art technology, Acromil LLC, has been a primary supplier in the Aerospace and Defense industry for ...

Mid-Level Programmer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and ...

CNC Programmer III

Yorba Linda, CA · On-site

$34.70 - $42.40/hr

The CNC Programmer III is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CNC machining processes to ensure efficient, high-precision, high-volume production. This role provides engineering ...

Programmer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$125K - $135K/yr

About the Role The Programmer is an integral part of Latham's Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications and systems ...

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Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to understand roles, skills, and career pathsOften compared to programmers for clarity on responsibilities

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Engineering Software Programmer

ATA Engineering, Inc

CA • On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

ATA is seeking engineers who like to develop software. The successful candidate will be detail oriented with logical thinking skills to be able to design software applications, including those with graphical user interfaces (GUIs). The successful candidate should also have an interest in making engineering processes more efficient. The position is full-time (40 hours per week with benefits). ATA is headquartered in San Diego, California, but services clients globally. This opportunity is based in our San Diego, Huntsville, or Denver offices.
LOCATIONS:
San Diego
13290 Evening Creek Drive South
San Diego, California 92128
Alabama
1308 Voyager Way NW, Suite 102, Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Colorado
1597 Cole Boulevard,
Lakewood, Colorado 80401
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide programming support for aerospace, mechanical, and structural engineers on a wide variety of challenging projects, from structural dynamics to data management and file format translation.
  • Preferred experience includes programming in MATLAB, Python, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and/or Java. Able to troubleshoot hardware and software configurations.
  • Strong familiarity with object-oriented programming.
  • GUI programming experience.
  • Familiarity with hardware programming a plus.
  • Comfortable with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate would have all of the following skills. A highly motivated but less-experienced candidate interested in learning these skills would also be considered.
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, with an excellent academic record. Dual major or minor in Computational or Software Engineering a strong plus.
  • Interest in programming engineering applications and object-oriented programming.
  • Must have interest in engineering design, analysis, and data management processes.
  • Experience with Nastran, NX, Femap, or other CAE tools preferred.
  • Willing to travel and occasionally work at customer sites, as needed.
  • Must be a US Person.
  • Full-time position only. No contractors or part-time applications will be accepted.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range:
  • Early Career Professionals: $85,000-$125,000 per year
HOW TO APPLY
We appreciate your interest in ATA Engineering and request that you submit the following materials if you are qualified and wish to join our team of employee-owners at ATA Engineering:
  • A current résumé or CV.
  • A copy of your up-to-date college transcripts. You may email them, or request that an official transcript be sent directly to the address below. If your transcript contains identifying information such as Social Security Number and/or date of birth, please delete this information prior to submitting your transcripts.
  • A statement confirming that you meet the definition of a US person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62.

Please note: we prefer electronic copies of all documents, but you may also mail them to the address below if necessary. Many of our contracts require access to government, defense, and classified information. We cannot consider your application unless you are a US Person. Unless you specifically state otherwise in your cover letter or email, you will be considered for all current openings at all ATA locations. Once we have reviewed your qualifications, you will be contacted by email regarding the status of your application.

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About ATA Engineering

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Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

2000