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Your Impact:
BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Jacobs provides design and build services for government and commercial clients worldwide. The market areas served are most notably test facilities and scientific facilities.
Jacobs is looking for a Software Developer to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. The successful software developer must be team-oriented, organized, able to communicate to all levels of the organization, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $2,000 SIGNING BONUS
The responsibilities include:
Participate in the software development of control system designs
Participate in the software development of data acquisition system designs
Work on a team that develops data acquisition software for use in engineering and scientific environments.
Develop interfaces to test facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks
Support hardware assembly and fabrication.
Perform facility startup, checkout and commissioning, domestically and abroad.
Communicate with clients and management regarding status.
Coordinate with other engineering discipline and departments to ensure success.
This position will require data acquisition system design and implementation that will include temperature, pressure, model positioning, system and human safety, and other advanced systems to meet the needs of today’s growing technology industry.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
3-5 years experience in software development of control systems or data acquisition systems.
Candidate must be experienced in software skills such as LabVIEW, C/C++/C#. Proficiency in other programming languages is a bonus. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs is required.
The successful candidate will have:
An interest and background in electronics and instrumentation, specifically in control and data acquisition related areas such as motion systems, sensors/transmitters, actuators, PID control, high speed data storage, communication networks.
The primary responsibility of the candidate is to perform data acquisition systems engineering with work that will spread across control systems and data acquisition systems.
The ability to estimate work, track and assess progress, set technical direction, develop ingenious alternative approaches when necessary, and similar skills are the secondary requirements for a successful candidate.
A drive to participate on teams or alone to design, develop, and deliver control and data acquisition system projects that achieve the technical requirements, are within budget, and within schedule is an important requirement of the candidate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
Lifting: Up to 50 lbs., 25%
Climbing: NA
Crawling: NA
Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%
Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%)
High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility, 25%
Other: NA
Description of Work Environment
Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, office environment, test lab, 100%
Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: Exposure to wind tunnel equipment and vehicles testing under various climatic conditions, 50%
Hazardous conditions – What are they?: Test equipment, rotating parts, 50%
Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel, 25%
Other: NA
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated – which?: Office equipment (computers, telephone, etc.), 100%
Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
Tools used in trade – which ones?: Occasional use of hand tools, 25%
Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance
Overtime, regular days, off days: Full time (40 hrs/wk), Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Must have flexibility of workdays to cover weekend testing requirements.
Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift
Necessity for regular attendance: Regular attendance is necessary. Must be punctual and manage own schedule, 100%
Urgency for punctuality: Punctuality is necessary.
Other Essential Functions
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required.
Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects.
This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations may be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
