Associate Software Engineer

Do you enjoy solving complex problems and building reliable software that supports real-world operations? Our Engineering team is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware, internal software tools, and customer-facing systems that support our products and manufacturing processes. If you enjoy learning new technologies, collaborating across teams, and seeing your work move from concept to production, we'd love to meet you.

This is primarily an in-office position with the ability to work remotely as needed. Occasional travel to installation or diagnostic sites may be required.

Blair Image Elements is a leading provider of signage and branding solutions, delivering comprehensive services to well-known regional, national, and international clients across a diverse range of markets and industries.

We Build Brands. You Build Your Career.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and maintain firmware for embedded gas price control systems using C on ARM-based microprocessors
• Design, implement, and test electronics firmware for new and existing products
• Support and enhance production programmers and test fixture software written in C#, .NET, and WPF
• Design, implement, and maintain in-house software tools to support manufacturing and business operations
• Work with production MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, including query analysis and support
• Assist with PostgreSQL queries and reporting for the ERP system (Open MFG)
• Maintain and support an AWS-based registration website
• Design, implement, and test ERP system features as needed
• Develop and support cloud-based control systems for IoT applications
• Create clear, customer-facing technical documentation
• Work closely with Customer Support to provide advanced technical assistance when needed
• Gather and document software requirements and specifications
• Train users on software tools, systems, and processes

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development, or equivalent experience
• Experience with C, C#, .NET, and embedded firmware development
• Familiarity with WPF, Linux-based systems, and Agile development practices
• Working knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL database design and queries
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Benefits and Culture

At Blair Image Elements, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our team. Employees enjoy Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Medicine Insurance, along with the option to participate in a Flexible Spending