Software Developer, Automation and AI Integration

Patriot Machine is looking for a software developer to build practical automation tools for NC programming, manufacturing engineering, and CAD/CAM workflows.

This role will focus on custom software development, Siemens NX integration, third-party software integration, and AI-assisted tools that reduce manual work and improve how engineering and manufacturing teams operate.

The ideal candidate is a software developer who understands, or is willing to learn, manufacturing. They should be comfortable working directly with users, understanding real problems, and turning those needs into working software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain internal software tools for NC programming, manufacturing engineering, and related manufacturing teams
• Build custom applications and integrations that improve CAD/CAM and CNC programming workflows
• Develop tools and integrations for Siemens NX, including use of APIs, SDKs, journals, or other automation capabilities
• Integrate third-party software used in CNC programming, CAD/CAM, engineering, manufacturing, documentation, and reporting workflows
• Identify manual or repetitive processes and build reliable tools to make them faster, easier, and less error prone
• Develop AI-assisted tools that support document search, workflow automation, data analysis, CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, and CAD/CAM processes
• Work with approved on-premises, Azure, and external AI tools while following secure data-handling requirements
• Work with approved data sources, including SQL databases and limited ERP-related data, to support automation, reporting, and integration needs
• Work directly with end users to understand problems, define requirements, test solutions, and improve usability
• Document software, integrations, data flows, and user workflows clearly
• Review new technologies, APIs, automation tools, and AI solutions when they may solve a real business or manufacturing need

Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience or strong working knowledge in several of the following areas:

Required Or Strongly Preferred

• Object-oriented programming
• C# / .NET
• SQL Server
• API or SDK integration
• Visual Studio
• Git or other source control systems
• Ability to work directly with users to define, test, and improve software solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• C++
• Python
• Siemens NX API, SDK, or journal automation
• Azure AI or AI API experience
• Web application development
• Desktop application development
• Windows services or background process development
• Manufacturing, CNC, CAD/CAM, or aerospace exposure

CAD/CAM and Manufacturing Focus

Direct hands-on Siemens NX or CNC programming experience is not required, but familiarity with CAD/CAM concepts is preferred.

Helpful Experience Includes

• Siemens NX general knowledge
• Siemens NX API, SDK, or journal automation
• CAD/CAM data automation
• CNC programming workflow awareness
• Manufacturing engineering workflow awareness
• Automating setup sheets, tool lists, operation data, work instructions, or related manufacturing documentation
• Integrating CAD/CAM systems with databases, reporting tools, or third-party applications

Software Design Expectations

• Object-oriented design and programming principles
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
• Relational database concepts
• API and systems integration
• Debugging and troubleshooting software applications
• Creating clear technical documentation
• Using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Testing and validating software to ensure reliability and quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent professional software development experience will be considered
• Junior to mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply
• More experienced candidates will also be considered if there is strong alignment with the role
• Applicant must be a U.S. Person
• Manufacturing experience is not required, but the candidate must be willing and interested in learning manufacturing, CNC programming, and CAD/CAM workflows

Preferred Candidate Characteristics

• A self-directed problem solver
• Comfortable working with incomplete or unclear requests and turning them into working software
• Curious about manufacturing and how parts are actually programmed and made
• Able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users
• Practical and hands-on
• Interested in automation, AI, and manufacturing software
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Careful with company, customer, and controlled technical data
• Able to maintain existing tools while building new ones

Company Profile

Patriot Machine, Inc. is a technologically advanced aerospace manufacturer headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri. We supply complex structural parts and assemblies made from aluminum, titanium, and steel to major aircraft manufacturers.

Our culture of innovation and continuous improvement attracts skilled people who are looking for a challenge. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing by applying practical approaches to problem-solving.

Patriot Machine is a woman-owned business with more than 190 employees and 277,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. Employees have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts in a modern manufacturing environment.

Patriot Machine offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(k) with employer contributions, paid vacation, and holidays.