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About Dig Energy, Inc.
Dig Energy is an early stage startup enabling affordable geothermal energy for heating, cooling, and refrigeration. We have developed and are deploying a radically inexpensive drilling method that creates geothermal boreholes anywhere in the world. Our initial focus is on residential and commercial heating/cooling. We’ve raised funding from top investors and are now looking to move from initial prototypes to a commercial drilling system.
Due to the hands-on nature of our work, this is an on-site role, and we’re looking for someone who can come into our office in Manchester, NH.
The Role
We are looking for multi-disciplinary and experienced engineers that can own and execute on core engineering challenges while building processes for quality and scale. The controls engineer will be responsible for all programming related to our unique geothermal drill rig. This person will need an in-depth working knowledge of controls theory, fault handling and HMI design. They will work closely with our CTO on overall software architecture and be responsible for all aspects of implementation. This role is highly hands-on, and a successful applicant will be as comfortable coding behind a desk as they are in the field supporting the team while testing.
What You Will DoÂ
Design and develop controls for a custom drill platform
Work with the hardware engineering team to test, trouble shoot and optimized control algorithms, fault handling, HMI screens and automation
Created detailed specifications and documentation
Support R&D efforts for novel drilling technologies
Who You Are
5+ years designing machine controls, automation or system software, ideally in the industrial equipment/construction/robotics industries
Experience architecting robust, scalable software from the ground up, including establishing project structure, tooling, and development standards for a growing team, early-stage startup experience a plusÂ
Experience coding HMIs of SCADA systems
Comfortable coding in C++ and Python
Proficiency working in embedded Linux environments, including CLI tooling, system, and networking
Robust software engineering practices around source control (GitHub), testing, code review, and documentation
External communications protocols experience such as WebSockets, REST, MQTT, or similar
Proficient with designing and implementing unit testing
Resourceful and highly collaborative team player who thinks creatively, has high attention to detail and quality, and who can work with a cross-functional team that is trying to move as quickly as possibleÂ
Comfortable interfacing with hardware teams and counseling technical documentation (e.g. APIs, datasheets, etc)
Familiarity with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN
Experience with real-time or timing-sensitive software patterns in Linux environments
UI framework experience for embedded or industrial systems (e.g. Qt/QML, NiceGUI, or similar)
High attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skillsÂ
BS in Electrical, Software or Controls EngineeringÂ
At Dig, we deeply value diversity and a range of experiences, backgrounds, and mindsets. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Â
