PLC Software Engineer - ITAR/EAR Role

Fairmount Technologies is seeking a PLC Software Engineer with ITAR/EAR access to design and develop industrial software that interfaces with PLCs and hardware. This onsite role in Derby, Kansas includes relocation to the Wichita/Derby area and emphasizes real-machine software development for aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and HMIs for automated machines
• Developing software that communicates with PLCs and industrial control systems
• Coordinating closely with Controls and Automation Engineers on system architecture and data flow
• Writing robust, multi-threaded, production ready software for industrial PCs (IPCs)
• Debugging, testing, and maintaining software running on deployed machine systems
• Improving and maintaining critical software performance, reliability, and security over time
• Supporting hardware and system integration efforts
• Collaborating on documentation and user support materials

Requirements

• Access to ITAR/EAR-controlled technologies
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws
• Relocation to the Wichita / Derby, KS area is required
• Approximately 5+ years developing software that interfaces with industrial systems or hardware
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Strong software-engineering fundamentals
• Experience developing production software in C#/.NET or a comparable object-oriented language
• Experience with asynchronous or multithreaded programming
• Ability to debug and solve problems involving software, communications, controls, and hardware
• Ability to work effectively with engineers of different disciplines
• WPF or another similar desktop UI framework
• PLC and industrial-control communication, particularly with Beckhoff/TwinCAT
• Traditional SQL/ORM and/or MongoDB database management
• Scripting in Python for automation, analysis, and/or machine-learning applications
• Industrial networking and hardware integration
• CAD and/or 3D visualization technologies
• Experience deploying and supporting software on industrial PCs

Technologies

• C#/.NET
• WPF
• Beckhoff/TwinCAT
• SQL/ORM
• MongoDB
• Python

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and scope of role (Typical range: $80,000–$140,000+)
• Flexible working hours
• Profit sharing, so you benefit directly from the company’s success
• Opportunity to earn phantom equity, providing economic upside without the complexity or tax burden of traditional equity ownership
• Direct access to leadership and technical decision-making
• A chance to grow with the company as manufacturing scales
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Regulatory Requirements

• This position requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled technologies
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) and eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws
• Relocation to the Wichita / Derby, KS area is required

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Application and Location

• Application Question: This position requires that applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) as required by ITAR/EAR regulations. Are you a US Citizen or Permanent resident? Answer required
• Work Location: In person
• Ability to Commute: Derby, KS 67037 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Derby, KS 67037: Relocate before starting work (Required)