Software Engineer

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer in Fort Collins, CO (onsite) to build and evolve software used for RF calibration, testing, characterization, and service.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team to balance time and scope against specification and scheduling demands.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for RF calibration, testing, and service activities.
• Build software solutions that interface with instrumentation, hardware devices, and automated test systems.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support both new product development and sustaining engineering for existing products.

Immediate focus

• Develop an RF Calibration System application to automate test workflows.
• Integrate with instruments and hardware during test operations.
• Collect and analyze measurement data.
• Deliver an intuitive operator experience.

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience using C# and .NET.
• Experience developing desktop applications using WPF and MVVM architecture.
• Experience developing software that communicates with hardware devices, instruments, sensors, controllers, or embedded systems.
• Experience with one or more communication technologies: TCP/IP, USB, Serial (RS-232/RS-485), Ethernet, GPIO, CAN, Modbus, SCPI, or similar interfaces.
• Strong object-oriented design and software architecture skills.
• Experience debugging complex interactions between software and physical hardware systems.
• Knowledge of software development best practices: source control, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Experience using Git-based source control systems and modern development workflows.

Technologies

• C#, .NET 8, WPF, MVVM
• Bitbucket, Jira
• CI/CD pipelines
• Python
• Web application and full-stack development
• GitHub Copilot, Claude Code

Preferred

• Experience with RF, power electronics, instrumentation, automated test equipment (ATE), calibration systems, or measurement systems.
• Electrical Engineering education or strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with Bitbucket, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software lifecycle management tools.
• Experience modernizing legacy software applications and improving software quality standards.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop solutions.
• Knowledge of software quality standards, coding guidelines, and software compliance processes.
• Experience with database technologies and data management solutions.
• Experience with Python for engineering, automation, or test applications.
• Experience with web application or full-stack development using modern frameworks and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and workflows, such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.
• Understanding of responsible AI-assisted development practices, including code review, validation, testing, and governance considerations.
• Experience working in semiconductor, industrial automation, instrumentation, or manufacturing environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Compensation

• $85,000 - $145,000 per year
• Starting pay range for the role is $85,000 to $145,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical plans: multiple options available
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance

Location and work environment

• Fort Collins, CO (onsite)
• Standard office environment
• Nearest major market: Fort Collins
• Nearest secondary market: Loveland

Application details (CO only)

• Applications accepted through 9/30/2026; company may review applications after submission