Software Developer – Manufacturing Automation & Process Optimization
El Segundo, CAfull time
On Site
mid
H1B: no
Spacekinetic Software Developer role focused on manufacturing automation and process optimization at Space Kinetic. Develop software solutions and automation tools to improve manufacturing efficiency and streamline production workflows.
Responsibilities
As a Software Developer – Manufacturing Automation & Process Optimization will develop software solutions and automation tools that improve manufacturing efficiency, streamline production workflows, and reduce manual processes across Space Kinetic's manufacturing operations.
This position will work closely with manufacturing personnel, mechanical engineers, and technical leadership to identify operational inefficiencies and develop software applications that connect manufacturing processes, equipment, production data, and engineering workflows. The ideal candidate has experience developing software for manufacturing environments, building automation solutions, integrating systems, and improving operational processes through technology.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting manufacturing operations and production workflows.
Build automation tools that reduce manual processes, improve data accuracy, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
Develop software integrations between manufacturing equipment, internal applications, databases, and production systems.
Create APIs, data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve production visibility and operational decision-making.
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify workflow inefficiencies and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
Develop systems for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing manufacturing and equipment data.
Support integration with CNC equipment, PLCs, sensors, test systems, and other industrial hardware where applicable.
Troubleshoot software, connectivity, data, and system integration issues across manufacturing environments.
Establish maintainable code, documentation, testing practices, and deployment processes.