Entry Level Software Engineer

Position Summary

WATT Fuel Cell is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to build practical automation tools and support software used across engineering and business operations. This role is ideal for an early-career developer who has a foundation in Python and C, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to learn in a fast-moving clean-energy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

·   Write, test, maintain, and improve Python scripts for automation, data handling, and internal tools.

·   Apply C programming fundamentals to support utilities, existing code, and systems-related development tasks.

·   Automate repetitive workflows involving files, reports, data entry, test information, or internal processes.

·   Debug software issues, interpret error messages, identify root causes, and implement practical fixes.

·   Work with engineering, operations, and business team members to understand needs and translate them into useful software solutions.

·   Support the integration of software tools with structured data, files, equipment outputs, databases, or internal systems.

·   Write clear code comments and document setup steps, changes, and repeatable processes.

·   Use version control and follow established development, review, testing, and release practices.

·   Learn WATT’s existing systems, development practices, manufacturing workflows, and product environment.

·   Contribute ideas that improve reliability, efficiency, data visibility, and user experience.

·   Perform other software-development and technical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated project experience.

·   Basic Python experience gained through coursework, personal projects, internships, bootcamps, or prior employment.

·   Basic understanding of C programming, including variables, functions, control flow, pointers, and compiling code.

·   Familiarity with scripting, automation, or developing programs that solve practical problems.

·   Basic familiarity with Git or another version-control system.

·   Comfort using a command line or willingness to learn.

·   Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and persistence when troubleshooting.

·   Ability to communicate clearly, ask effective questions, accept feedback, and work collaboratively.

·   Interest in using software to improve engineering, manufacturing, and business processes.

Preferred Attributes

·   Experience working with CSV, Excel, text files, JSON, or other structured data.

·   Exposure to SQL, databases, APIs, web requests, or data visualization.

·   Familiarity with Windows or Linux scripting environments.

·   Experience debugging code and using logs or error messages to identify root causes.

·   Coursework or projects involving automation, systems programming, embedded systems, test equipment, or internal business tools.

·   Interest in energy technology, hardware-software integration, or advanced manufacturing.

Why Join WATT

WATT designs and manufactures small-scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell systems that generate clean, reliable power at the point of use. This position offers direct exposure to engineering, manufacturing, and commercial workflows, with the opportunity to see software improvements create measurable impact across a growing clean-energy company.