Software Engineer / Computer Scientist

SeaLandAire Technologies in Jackson, Michigan is looking for a recent graduate Computer Engineer or Computer Scientist to join our software team.

SeaLandAire provides engineering services for data collection applications in difficult environments. We design, develop, and build products tailored to help our customers collect information from any environment, focusing on small, unmanned vehicles and sensor systems. The job is fast-paced and requires working with engineers, customers, lab technicians, and support staff.

The Software Engineer performs duties in design, development, and testing of desktop software applications supporting our hardware design, production, and testing teams as the primary responsibility. The secondary responsibility is to support microcontroller (MCU) firmware design, development, and testing. To perform these duties, familiarity with the setup and configuration of custom embedded hardware and lab tools such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies is necessary. On the job training will be provided as needed.

Depending on applicant skillset, some additional responsibility may include designing, configuring, and maintaining IT support tools on Windows and Linux servers. Depending on applicant skillset, some additional responsibility may include embedded hardware design functions of schematic capture, board layout, board test, and BOM management.

Essential Functions*

• Collaborate across teams to design and develop custom Microsoft Windows based desktop application software to meet performance requirements for hardware validation, system testing, and production operations. The primary languages will be Python and C/C++.

• Design and test embedded C firmware to meet project requirements.

• Document software and firmware using comments, software design documents, and version control commit messages.

• Provide instruction to and collaborate with lab and production personnel to improve SLA efficiency using software tools.

• Interface with System Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, IT personnel, and lab/production technicians effectively.

• Interface with SeaLandAire (SLA) project teams and customers to define requirements and project feasibility.

• Help write proposals, estimate necessary labor requirements, and provide cost estimates for new work.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have department or company supervisory responsibilities.

Core Competencies

Successful applicants would exhibit many of the following capabilities and traits:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows GUI development

• Experience with C/C++ and/or Python design (preferably both)

• Experience with VS Code, Visual Studio, Qt, and/or wxWidgets

• Understanding of APIs and Windows DLLs

• Understanding of communication protocols such as Ethernet and RS-485

• Experience with the Design/Prototype/Validate cycle

Preferred Competencies

Successful applicants may additionally benefit from exhibiting some of the following capabilities and traits. Listed in order of likely benefit to the position:

• Experience with STM32

• Experience with embedded C design on ARM microcontrollers preferred

• Experience with Linux server and command line operations

• Experience with Virtual Machines (KVM, VMWare) and Docker

• Understanding of embedded real-time operating system concepts

• Experience with Windows Server

• Experience with Altium Designer

• Experience with schematic capture and board layout

• Experience with circuit design

• Experience with circuit board soldering

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an on-site, full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Hours are somewhat flexible, and occasional late evenings may be required.

Travel

Some travel may be required for field testing and customer interface.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent with at least 1-year relevant experience is preferred. Experience could be through a co-op, internship, or multi-semester project.

Electrical Engineers with experience that meets the job requirements will also be considered.

Requirements

· Since a majority of SeaLandAire's business is funded by the US Department of Defense, applicants must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident).

· A background check will be conducted for employment purposes.

· A U.S. government security clearance is not required but is very helpful. Employees may be required to obtain a security clearance and SeaLandAire will sponsor the process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SeaLandAire Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. SeaLandAire makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.