Employment Opportunities

 

Software Engineer (Electrical) - Optech International - USA

Role:The employee is a member of a small research and development team focused on the evolution of Optech’s bathymetric LIDAR technology. The team is developing the capability to achieve 3D shallow-water seafloor imaging, characterization of the water column, and classification of benthic habitat and coastal landcover.
As part of this team, the employee participates in designing and building a new generation of bathymetric LIDAR systems.

Duties and Responsibilities: Test /Documentation/Compliance Engineer

Under the direction of Optech’s systems development manager, accomplish all necessary engineering activities to:

• Develop client/server architecture in TCP/IP for an airborne electro-optical system
• Design schematics and PCB for photo-detectors.
• Design embedded master micro-controller for synchronous elements (data system, laser, scanner, PMT gating, etc.)
• Develop code in “C” and Tcl/Tk as required
• Generate diagnostic code (preferably in Yorick language)
• Establish and maintain a revision system for real-time codes
• Provide user-friendly documentation packages for R&D, manufacturing; 
• Documentation control and maintenance;
• Ensure the design follows industry standards and meet the product specifications;

Qualifications:

• University degree in software engineering, electrical engineering or computer science
• Experience in TCP/IP networking and server software for LAN and wireless systems
• Experience with Intel x86 platforms
• Experience with development of GUI interface
• Proficiency with the Linux operating system
• Experience with developing drivers in the Linux operating system
  

Other:

The individual selected for this job should be self-motivated, organized, and capable of meeting project deadlines, and must be comfortable working in a highly diverse and multi-cultural environment. This job may require significant domestic and international travel.

This job is in Kiln, Mississippi and requires permanent residency and work authorization in the US.

Committed to employment equity, Optech Incorporated encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

Send your resume to resume@optech.ca