Junior Programmer Analyst

Junior Programmer Analyst Location Bingham Farms, MI :

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Jacobs Technology Group (JTG) is a performance unit of Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) Line of Business. The Jacobs CMS Technology Group specializes in the development, design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research & development, scientific, and test facilities, including wind tunnels (aerospace, DoD, automotive, motorsports, etc.), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. JTG projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, and many others across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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JTG is looking for a Junior Programmer Analyst to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. A successful candidate must be team-oriented, organized, able to communicate to all levels of the organization, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Your work will be unique and challenging while supporting several projects in a dynamic and exciting environment. This position will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to work with a team of motivated engineering and business professionals who work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Support a commercially-marketed Data Acquisition and Control Software Package to include programming, testing, field deployment, and documentation activities.
• Develop data acquisition system interface software in C# or LabVIEW for National Instruments products (i.e. PXI or cRIO) or similar equipment
• RDBMS development, particularly Microsoft SQL Server
• Perform local software development, integration, and testing
• Track work progress and develop risk mitigation plans if necessary
• Develop software for communication networks including Ethernet, reflective memory, GPIB, USB, RS-232/485, etc
• Assist in installation and checkout of software at customer locations (mostly US, some international).
• Perform facility startup, checkout, and commissioning, both domestically and abroad.
• Communicate with clients and management regarding project status.

Here's what you'll need :

• A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Candidate must be trained in math, science, and general engineering (i.e. software development is oriented toward science and engineering applications, not business oriented applications)
• Experience with C/C /C#/.NET programming and Visual Studio or similar OOP languages/tools is required. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Experience in LabVIEW, PowerShell or shell scripting tools, Microsoft SQL Server and SQL programming is a plus.
• Knowledge of/familiarity/ability to troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, networks, Active Directory, etc. a plus
• Knowledge of/familiarity with data acquisition systems and electrical test equipment a plus
• A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.
• A drive to participate on teams or alone to design, develop, and deliver control and data acquisition system project.
• US Citizenship

Essential Functions Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)

• Lifting 25 lbs. (<5%)
• Maneuver in and around facility equipment for field measurements or troubleshooting (<5%)
• Proximity to electrical circuits up to 120VAC (<5%)

Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)

• Office, lab environment, or indoors on a construction site (>90%)
• Field work outside (5%-15%)
• Travel to customer sites for meetings, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting (>10%)

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)

• General office equipment, laptop PCs, desktop PCs (>80%)
• Real-time systems, data acquisition measurement systems, etc. (>50%)
• Multimeters (<5%)
• Signal generators (<5%)

Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)

• Regular attendance in office is mandatory
• Overtime to meet project schedules and milestones (10%-20%)
• Field assignments that include 2nd or 3rd shift (5%-15%)
• Field work attendance and punctuality is critical

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