MetaFilter Jobs posts tagged with engineer

Electrical Engineer

mosessis — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:27:51 -0800

Project Manager position with excellent opportunity to grow with the company. P.E. with 10+ years of experience in building lighting, power, and systems design. Computer literate with AutoCAD design ability. Excellent benefits. Please send a resume and cover letter to: AGI Attn: Robert C. Anston, P.E. 1315 W. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 or to: anston@agi-engineers.com AGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Engineers (system, electrical, software)

garlic — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:07:50 -0800

Northrop Grumman is a leading defense contractor. The Rolling Meadows site produces RF Combat & Information Systems (including ASPIS, ALQ-162, Falcon Edge, AN/ALQ-155 upgrade), Electro-optical and Infrared countermeasures (EO/IR) (including AN/AAQ-24, AN/AAR-54) EO/IR targeting and Surveillance (including AN/AAQ-28 Litening and Night Hunter II) and land forces equipment (including the AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder and G/ATOR). Careers.northgrum.com has all of the job listings for the entire Northrop Grumman corporation, and has a decent search to limit the results to your field, or the location where you'd prefer to work. Currently the site I work at in Rolling Meadows, IL is looking to hire a wide range of people. We need Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers and Multi-Disciplined Engineers all within a wide range of experience and pay grades. Most of these jobs are available in RF Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM). Specifics on any of the available openings can be found at the above site. All of these jobs require the applicant to be able to obtain a secret clearance once hired. This means only U.S. citizens are eligible for these positions. I'm an EE at the company and just passing this info along. I'd be happy to talk as much as I can about what job positions would entail, but applications have to go through HR. Also, full disclosure -- I may be eligible for a bonus if I recommend experience engineers.

Software Engineer for Visualization/UI Work

blahblahblah — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:31:34 -0800

A brilliant friend of mine is running a small, venture-backed start-up in the Boston area, and is looking for a software engineer to help with the visualization and UI component for a medical imaging device that will be used during heart surgery. MetaFilter has always seemed a good place to find smart software folks, so I offered to post the description here. They are doing really amazing work that will save thousands of lives a year, I'd work for them if I had the technical skills. Without further delay, here it is: -- Rhythmia Medical is developing a sophisticated, swift and intuitive 3D visualization application. We are looking for a Software Engineer to play a leading role in the human interaction design of Rhythmia’s software system. If you are an outstanding C++ programmer, come join our team. As a Software Engineer at Rhythmia, you will lead the effort in building a 3D visualization application that will be used by physicians in real time during surgery. Requirements: • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline. • Extensive experience programming in C++ and/or Java. • Proficiency with both Windows and Linux programming environments. • Experience with graphics and 3D visualization • UI design experience is a plus. • Ability to work in an agile development environment • Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive Company Description: Rhythmia Medical is a Boston based start-up developing an innovative imaging system for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. The market for the treatment of arrhythmia is one of the fastest growing and most attractive opportunities in medicine. We are looking for bright individuals who are interested in making a high impact in a dynamic and exciting entrepreneurial environment. . The company has raised close to $10 million of financing from numerous investors including a leading industry VC. Rhythmia is offering a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a highly attractive stock option plan.

Digital Media Engineer

Argyle — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:32:30 -0800

We've got an opening at the Mouse-related company where I work for a Digital Media Engineer. It's a contract position, responsible for development and support of transcoding and other digital video systems. Here is the detailed job description: Job Title: Digital Media Engineer Department: Post Production Engineering Reports To: Manager of Post Engineering Position Summary: * Install, configure, maintain and support transcoding and tape ingest software used to transform media content into file formats useful to a wide range of content distribution partners. Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain transcoding profiles for various types of content and end uses including, broadband, mobile, VOD and broadcast. • Establish and maintain network directories for operational personnel to locate, transcode, package, QC and deliver media files and data packages to content distribution partners. • Generate technical documentation that will be useful to those who follow in similar positions and to those who operate the software and equipment in day to day production. Conduct training for operational personnel. • Thoroughly understand transcoding software and perform basic troubleshooting. This may include opening and examining XML files, configuring system preferences and settings, and viewing media files for quality and properties. Maintain communication with technical support departments of vendors to resolve problems and feature requests. * Develop and maintain workflows with other departments. Diagram and communicate such workflows with Powerpoint and Visio. Maintain a working knowledge of hardware and software including but not limited to Avid, Apple, HP and Seachange. * Perform PC and Mac configuration and troubleshooting in regard to video and transcoding functionality. Job Related Experience: * At least 2 years experience with post production hardware and software, particularly content transformation applications from companies such as Autodesk, Telestream, Sorenson, and Anystream. Also helpful would be experience with content generation software such as After Effects, Combustion and Final Cut. * Knowledge of the technical aspects of various media file formats such as VBI, closed captioning, frame rates, pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, bit rates, color space, GOP structure, metadata packaging and differences in video standards. * Sufficient work history with Final Cut, Avid Media Composer and Unity systems to be able to communicate clearly with NLE editors, data wranglers and management personnel. * Basic familiarity with IP addressing, file and directory permissions and networking concepts and terminology. Job Related Education: * Helpful but not required: AA or above degree in Film and Television Production or Computer Graphics. Linux and Perl scripting. * Avid, Apple, Linux, A+ certifications are a plus

Casting Call for engineers and certified construction workers

UrbanAdventurer — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:29:11 -0800

CASTING CALL FOR ENGINEERS AND CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS. National Geographic Television is looking for an experienced engineer or certified construction worker to host a new ten-part television series. The ideal candidate will have a diverse range of experience in one or more of the following industries: aviation, shipping, rail freight, construction, mining, or civil engineering. You don’t have to have an engineering degree, you just have to prove that: you have engineering experience, you love your work, and you have the ability to communicate that passion to others. Professional certification in welding, commercial diving, metal work, or electronics is desirable. The series will be broadcast on National Geographic Channels both in the United States and around the world in the second half of 2008. Send resumes and inquiries to: fixes@ngs.org by October 20 2007. Better still send a video of yourself on the job to World’s Toughest Fixes, C/O National Geographic Television, 1145 17th Street NW, Washington DC 20036.

Software Engineer (Sr., Jr., Whatevs)

cior — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:53:54 -0800

I work for a cool company. I want to share this space with a clever MeFite. We work at the San Francisco outpost of our e-commerce mothership back in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Despite having midwestern origins, our office culture is very west coast. On any given day a small handful of folks show up, make things together, become friends then go home -- leaving the typical politics, stress and overwork up to the folks back east. My coworkers are smart, humble, exceedingly competent and some of my closest friends. We're not a clique, none are hipsters and all have a smashing sense of humor and charm. Our engineers aren't shoved off into a dark hole to churn out software like typing monkeys. On the other hand, none of them are Jeebus or regarded as such. We don't feed egos, nor do we coddle the introverted. The pay is great, widely negotiable. The benefits are astounding, including quarterly profit bonuses and a health plan that'd render Michael Moore speechless. Our vacation days total in around 16/year for new hires, but we also work flex hours and can generally take every other Friday off. Check out the following job description, but know that we'd love to hear from Jr. Engineers as well. If you can't hit all of these requirements, so what. Throw your hat in and enjoy the result. Senior Software Engineers at Fry are charged with leading development efforts for engineering projects undertaken on behalf of our clients. This process consists of synthesizing functional and technical specifications to develop Web applications following Fry standards for coding, documentation, design, and security practices. Senior Software Engineers mentor Software Engineers to help them develop their skills and abilities. They collaborate and work closely with Project Managers, Development Managers, and System Architects. This position is integral to the success of the team and Senior Engineers must actively participate in both internal and external (client-facing) meetings. Qualified candidates will have experience/knowledge in:

Java and OO development best practices
Working from and creating UML specifications
System maintenance and monitoring processes
Change management and code deployment methodology
Systems integration
Managing multiple projects and deadlines
Delivering exceptional customer service
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Delegating work to others
Assessing the progress of development
Participating in code reviews
Have strong written and oral communication skills
Project scoping and estimation
Transactional systems (preferably commerce)

Required Educational and Experience qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
5+ years experience in: Object Oriented Development.
Very Strong experience in: Java Development; J2EE Application Servers; SQL and RDBMS
UNIX administration is also helpful
Must be extremely detail oriented.

Software Engineer, Algorithm Development

klacroix — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:27:52 -0800

CSPI's MultiComputer Division, based in Billerica, MA, supplies high-performance Linux cluster systems for a broad array of defense applications, including radar, sonar and surveillance signal processing. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team! Summary: You will be responsible for advanced signal processing algorithm development, algorithm design, library development and test. You will also be responsible for supporting proposal activities involving advanced signal processing and whitepaper generation. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, experienced Sr. Software Engineer with a strong understanding of signal processing and algorithm development and possess solid technical and organizational skills as well as an ability to implement complex technical plans. Requirements:  Masters degree in CS, EE or other engineering discipline and 6+ years of relevant technical experience.  Expertise in programming in C, C++ and DSP Assembly.  Excellent mathematical and analytical skills and working knowledge of signal processing with algorithmic implementation experience.  Familiarity with hardware, hardware-software integration, and debugging methodology.  Prior experience with UNIX/Linux or VxWorks operating systems. We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package, a flexible work environment and the opportunity to work with very talented colleagues to develop and deliver best-of-breed high-performance computer systems. To find out more about us, visit our web site at: www.cspi.com If you would like to join our team, please send your resume to: Klacroix@cspi.com EOE

Software Engineer (Open Source)

matildaben — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:04:45 -0800

As an Open Source Software Engineer, you will be responsible for creating business applications using PHP, Perl, PostgreSQL, and HTML. Must have the ability to take a project through the entire Software Development Life Cycle; including deployment to production. This position requires strong PHP skills in both object-oriented and procedural programming (emphasis on object-oriented). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Create robust, extensible web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Review/create technical specifications. Review functional specification and work with the project team to provide technical solutions that meet the needs of the business. • Manage work on an ongoing basis to ensure target, on-time delivery and provide continuous improvement and updates. • The ability to write clear technical specifications and to explain technical ideas and designs to peers and management, and independent problem solving abilities are required. • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, taking project from specification to end user acceptance. Must have a proven record of delivering software products. QUALIFICATIONS: • 3+ years of experience creating web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming practices and Model, View, Controller paradigm. • Proficient in SQL and understanding of relational database and schema creation. • Commitment to quality, customer service and teamwork. • Technical skills: PHP, PostgreSQL, Object-oriented programming, MySQL, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, Smarty templating system (or other similar template system), SQL, XML, SOAP, Linux (shell scripting with Perl and basic understanding of Linux tools), and Apache web server (basic configuration knowledge). • Experience with networking and web technologies including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP is a plus. • Experience working with Java, C#, or other pure object-oriented language a plus. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • BS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field. HouseValues is the nation’s leading provider of Web-based marketing solutions for real estate professionals. Based in Kirkland, the company was recently named one of Washington’s ‘Best Places to Work’ by Washington CEO magazine, and was recognized by Deloitte & Touche as not only the fastest growing technology company in Washington state, but the ninth fastest-growing technology company in North America. Join an energetic group of technology professionals who are focused on delivering innovative solutions to our customers nationwide. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work with a highly motivated team in a positive, fast-paced environment, where your experience, creative thinking and exceptional skills will be appreciated and rewarded.

Web Engineer needed for start up ASAP!

seatedbather — Wed, 30 May 2007 17:42:06 -0800

We are a web company implementing practical technology-based solutions to address critical business issues in the $10 billion high-end furniture industry. Integrating social networking, e-commerce, and advanced catalog search technology, we are connecting powerful buyers and sellers in a way that will transform the market. The company has secured top-tier seed financing from high-tech and venture investors. Web Engineer We are looking for an experienced engineer with solid technical skills and a passion for building elegant products for a non-technical user base. The Web Engineer is responsible for working with the Sr. Web Engineer to assist in building key pieces of the site in PHP, managing the release of new features, and partner integrations. Working closely with the web design team, the Web Engineer will assist with implementation of all technical aspects of the site. This position provides an exciting opportunity to have a leadership role in an early stage company bound for success. Required Skills & Experience -4+ years of professional Web development experience -Strong PHP experience and example projects -Strong sense of commitment and responsibility -Strong verbal and written communication skills -Excellent teamwork skills -Excellent analytical and problem solving skills -Experience with writing technical implementation specifications and test plans -Fast learner - can quickly come up to speed with different technologies and -develop prototypes as needed -Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple -simultaneous tasks -Expertise in cross-platform DHTML, XHTML, CSS 2.0, JavaScript 1.5, XML, XSLT -Fluency in PHP, JSP, or ASP.NET -BS/MS in Computer Science or comparable experience Desired Skill & Experience -Drupal -Ecommerce systems development experience -Familiarity with database schema design, and MYSQL or Oracle

Technical Support Engineer

internal — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:19:13 -0800

Job Summary: Put your network/server administration skills to the test troubleshooting and supporting the de-facto standard for data replication/high availability software--Double-Take®. Support other network administrators with complex technical questions regarding data protection and high availability for Windows server environments ranging from small to enterprise level. The Technical Support Engineer provides technical support including product troubleshooting, operating system support, and third party software application support for the Double-Take customer. Description of Tasks: Keep up to date on the latest problems/fixes on products and become or maintain certification on new products as they are released to continue to expand service abilities and ensure the customers and vendors are receiving the best support in the industry. Provide support via the telephone and email. Open Service Requests for each new customer issue. Troubleshoot issues in real-time with the client over the phone. Gather any information that can be used to diagnose a problem. Escalate phone call and service requests as necessary. Complete other duties as assigned. Required Skills Solid knowledge of WAN and Network protocols (WINS, DNS, DHCP, TCP) Experience supporting Exchange and SQL Server Minimum certification requirements: Current MCSE preferred or previous MCSE or equivalent experience. Ability to analyze technical problems without actual visual contact with machine, have excellent learning skills. Ability to utilize available resources to the fullest, must have excellent computer skills Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities--ability to multi-task Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of senior management Must have a strong end-user orientation from a peer network administrator point-of-view and enjoy working with people Must be able to demonstrate prior experience in being an important player on a high performance team Education: BS or BA decree (degree in a computer related field preferred) Required Experience Ideally, 5+ years experience supporting Microsoft networks

Systems Engineer

inquisitrix — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:07:01 -0800

* Do you get jazzed every time you come across new computer technologies? * Do you want to work with a dedicated team of professionals who have the same enthusiasm and drive that you do? * Do you take pride in the quality and creativity of your work? If you can answer yes to these questions - this may be the job for you Starfire Technologies is a well integrated team of independent, self-directed individuals with diverse skills and specialties. One of the core themes that ties us all together is our commitment to doing the best job we can, every day. Each person's daily contributions are crucial to the team's success. The ideal candidates must enjoy working with a tight team, yet still have the confidence, know-how, and interpersonal skills to service the needs of clients independently. A strong and diverse knowledge of operating systems and applications software products and technologies is required for this position. If you have the experience, resolve and versatility to tackle a variety of enterprise computing issues, please contact us. As a Starfire Systems Engineer you would be involved in the following: * Servicing of all aspects of customer's IT environment projects and provide technical leadership for mid-range to large enterprise systems projects * Provide technical knowledge and skill in systems deployment, operations, and management including architecture, design, installation, customization, deployment, problem solving, and mentoring. * Provide guidance and expertise for project management and team leadership, and pre-sales support as needed. The following is a list of the skills we desire in an ideal candidate: * 3+ years relevant Information Technology experience with 4+ years experience as a Systems Engineer with responsibilities and demonstrated competency in the technologies listed for this position. A degree in Information Systems or Computer Science is strongly preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered. * Demonstrate effective communications skill, both in writing and speaking abilities. Pertinent experience includes requirements gathering, design, deployment, and documentation for systems integration projects. Other necessary skills needed include solid project management & scoping skills, excellent prioritization and organization skills, strong analytical skills, proactive, decisive, action-oriented and quick learning. * Ability to work autonomously with a minimum of direction, work on multiple projects simultaneously and the flexibility to negotiate, cooperate, and contribute as a team player, and can change direction quickly when needed. * Demonstrate deep, multi-language scripting skills and experience in developing scripts in two or more scripting languages. Example languages include PERL, UNIX shell, or MS DOS scripts. Candidate will have at least two years experience in installing and configuring systems management tools for either UNIX and TCP/IP networks or IBM systems and network management products. * Demonstrate deep and diverse operating systems and applications experience systems administration skills with the following operating systems: Windows (XP, 2000, 2003), AIX, Linux and VMware. - POSITION: Systems Engineer - LOCATION: USA - Corporate Office is in Lawrence, Kansas, clients in KCMetro and nationally - Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. - Travel required, as needed. - Must be able to legally work within the United States and have a valid passport to travel outside of the United States. Our well established Lawrence, Kansas company is developing industry revolutionizing products. We offer benefits, exciting opportunities, and an AMAZING future. Please FAX your resume and salary requirements ATTN: HR/NCS at 1-785-842-8811 or Email your resume in text format today to team@starfire.net Starfire Engineering & Technologies, Incorporated All Rights Reserved Copyright 2007

Site Reliability Engineer at Google

astrobrights — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:27:58 -0800

Are you part ace coder, part adrenaline junkie? Do you have a knack for seeing a problem and immediately discerning the likely solution? Maybe you have been coding for years, are bored with the old design-build-review-test-ship-repeat routine, and yearn for some faster-paced challenges? Or perhaps you are a seasoned software engineer who is also a genius at jockeying networks and administering UNIX clusters. We are looking for top-notch, thrill-seeking Software Engineers to join the Google.com Engineering team. Google.com Engineers are in the thick of everything involved with keeping Google running, from code-level troubleshooting of service anomalies to safeguarding the availability of our most popular services; from monitoring and response to building new automation infrastructure to balancing the desire for change management with the need for stability. All team members must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, fluency in coding, good communication skills and most of all enthusiasm for tackling the complex problems of scale which are uniquely Google. We tackle challenging, novel situations every day, and work with just about every other engineering and operations team at Google in the process. In this role you will need: * Expertise in coding, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. * Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment. * Strong understanding of IP networking, including the ability to analyze network behavior, performance and application issues using standard tools like tcpdump. Required Skills/Qualifications: * BA/BS in Computer Science, MS or PhD is preferred. * 0-15 years experience. * 3+ years developing web-based applications. * Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis. * Fluency in one or more of: C, C++, Java. * Fluency in one of more of: Shell, PHP, Perl or Python. * Ability to handle periodic on-call duty, as well as out-of-band requests. * Solid working knowledge of UNIX, preferably Linux. * Tack-sharp analytical abilities. * A strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. * Fluent written communication and unusual verbal agility are strong assets. * SQL experience a plus, MySQL a plus. * Experience leading short projects involving outside teams is a plus.

Web Engineer needed for start up ASAP!

seatedbather — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:58:20 -0800

Company Profile: -------------------- We are a new web company catering to the Interior Design trade integrating social networking, e-commerce, and advanced catalog search technology, we are connecting powerful buyers and sellers in a way that will transform the market. The company has secured top-tier seed financing from high-tech and venture investors. The company's headquarters are in San Francisco, CA. Web Engineer We are looking for an experienced jr. web engineer with solid technical and graphic design skills and a passion for building elegant products for a non-technical user base. The Web Engineer is responsible for assisting the sr. engineer in building key pieces of the site, managing the release of new features, and assist with graphic design needs as needed. This position provides an exciting opportunity to have a leadership role in an early stage company bound for success. Required Skills & Experience 2+ years of professional Web development experience Strong html/PHP experience and example projects Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite Strong sense of commitment and responsibility Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Experience with writing technical implementation specifications and test plans Fast learner - can quickly come up to speed with different technologies and develop prototypes as needed Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple simultaneous tasks Expertise in cross-platform DHTML, XHTML, CSS 2.0, JavaScript 1.5, XML, XSLT Fluency in PHP, JSP, or ASP.NET BS/MS in Computer Science or comparable experience Desired Skill & Experience Drupal Ecommerce systems development experience Familiarity with database schema design, and MYSQL or Oracle

In House Web Developer for Clothing/Toy company

seatedbather — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:43:12 -0800

Who We are We make clothing, giftware, housewares, limited edition artwork, toys, and various other things that we really dig. We sell to clothing, gift, museum, and fancy-pants toy stores worldwide. You can also find our stuff in savvy chains such as Urban Outfitters and Virgin Megastores. What We Want In addition to selling in traditional stores, we do a good amount of business online. We're looking for a web developer to grab our site by the ass and give it a big shake. We want to significantly increase our online sales and are searching for the right person to bring in full-time to lead this project. We are a retail-focused, consumer-oriented web site. As such, you will need to have a strong understanding of the challenges involved in creating, updating, and promoting an online store. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who will analyze our current and proposed web strategies and work with us intensely to plan, revise, execute, and track the growth of our online business. Job Details • Develop, maintain, and improve our site with hand-coded HTML (DHTML, PHP) using CSS • Integrate and improve online order processes with our backend in-house order fulfillment • Coordinate media assets with our in-house art department • Improve HTML emails • Analyze existing online shopping software solution & develop improved system. • Increase profile of our site through understanding the ins and outs of search rankings and Froogle Skills • 4+ years of hard coding experience in HTML. WISSIWYG is not acceptable. A loving familiarity with BBEdit. • CSS experience • DHTML, PHP, Javascript, Flash experience • Experience with MySQL databases • Clear communication skills, superior work ethic, a sense of humor and a serious appreciation for good design • Candidates who know and love and own GAMA-GO products will be looked upon with much fondness Please submit a plain-text or email resume (no word attachments) and links to projects you have worked on. References will be required. GAMA-GO is an equal-opportunity employer. Salary will be commensurate with skill-level.