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Software Integration Engineer - Lab Automation

Alten Technology

Hagerstown · Greensboro · USD 75,000-78,000 · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

Employment
Full-time
Location
Hagerstown · Greensboro
Salary
USD 75,000-78,000

About the role

  • The Software Integration Engineer will support the development, testing, and validation of advanced heavy-duty powertrain systems within a laboratory environment.
  • This role focuses on integrating test automation platforms, developing software tools, and maintaining laboratory databases and infrastructure.
  • The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test-cell operations and contribute to regulatory testing activities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement automated test procedures using laboratory test automation platforms.
  • Support, maintain, and enhance databases used for laboratory operations and test data management.
  • Integrate intelligent hardware and laboratory instrumentation using various communication protocols.
  • Develop user interfaces and software applications to support test-cell operations and engineering workflows.
  • Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues within engine and powertrain development test environments.
  • Develop C# scripts, utilities, and applications to improve testing processes and data quality.
  • Configure and operate PC-based test and measurement equipment, including CAN and vehicle-network analysis tools.
  • Utilize vendor-provided APIs to extend laboratory equipment functionality.
  • Design, develop, and maintain SQL databases and web-based user interfaces using ASP.NET MVC.
  • Support regulatory and compliance-related testing activities within the powertrain laboratory.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong programming experience with C#.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and database development.
  • Experience developing applications using ASP.NET MVC.
  • Familiarity with Git and command-line workflows.
  • Experience working with software communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
  • Understanding of data collection, data reduction, and engineering data analysis.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic project management experience.
  • Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and other technical stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree
  • Python
  • Experience with CAN-based communication and analysis tools
  • Experience working with test-cell automation systems
  • Experience integrating vendor APIs and laboratory instrumentation
  • Familiarity with engine testing and dynamometer environments
  • Knowledge of diesel engines and after-treatment systems
  • Experience with emissions or combustion measurement systems

Workplace

  • Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required.

Skills

  • C#
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Git
  • Software And Hardware Integration
  • Test Automation
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Communication Protocols
  • Python
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  • CAN

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Software Integration Engineer - Lab Automation

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