Hybrid Controls Software Engineer

at NOV

• Job title: Controls Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Fort Worth, United States

About the role

• Controls Software Engineer developing software and firmware solutions for automation and energy transition. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve a variety of product lines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, commission, and maintain software and firmware solutions for assigned tasks or subsystems under general guidance.
• Translate defined requirements into functional implementations, with support from senior or lead engineers as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine to moderately complex issues across software and control systems, escalating when appropriate.
• Contribute to system integration and testing activities, including field commissioning support.
• Maintain clear and accurate software artifacts, including source code, comments, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and apply established best practices and design standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, field service) to support project execution.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standards through feedback and implementation.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with NOV’s standard practices and policies, including safety and environmental requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Control Systems Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in software or firmware development.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text) and/or C/C++ programming.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and general software design practices.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and field devices.
• Exposure to industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP) preferred.
• Experience using version control systems and standard development tools preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.