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Software Project Engineer, Rail-Safety - Crystal Lake, Illinois
Metrom Rail, LLC
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Opportunity
Contract position with the possibility of conversion to full-time. Reports to the Engineering Director, directly interfaces with the Chief Operating Officer.
Overview
Metrom Rail employs exceptional engineering professionals of varied disciplines, including electronic engineering, firmware development, mechanical engineering and RF engineering. A new project opportunity has created a need for a properly qualified software project management professional. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating a major safety-related software development program.
The primary work location for this position will be at our corporate office in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Project responsibilities will require periodic travel to domestic customer locations (office and field sites), and may include occasional international travel. Railroad safety training is required and will be provided by Metrom Rail or at client facilities. The candidate must consent to, and successfully pass a background check to satisfy federally-mandated safety training requirements.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the project manager to achieve technical requirements and schedule commitments for a rail-safety software development
Detail and document a software requirements specification from user requirements and product functional requirements
Lead the software architecture and design and the resulting documentation
Coordinate software development of a proof-of-principle prototype for demonstration purposes
Plan and oversee creation of software verification plans and test procedures
Provide immediate oversight of software development and coordinate execution of software testing
Produce and oversee the production of software product development documentation
Provide technical contributions to project where appropriate
Schedule, execute, and follow-up on code and testing reviews at appropriate milestones during the development process
Ensure that the project team complies with the applicable development process and standards
Collaborate with quality compliance staff
Knowledge / Experience
At least 5 years of experience directing software development teams
At least 10 years of experience developing embedded software
Proven product development skills
Demonstrable success completing multiple product developments
Educational Requirements
At least a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering or equivalent engineering related education
Technical Skills
Strong leadership
Disciplined approach to managing software development
Capable of handling big picture visualization as well as precise development details
Logical, rational, thorough, precise thought process
Effective interpersonal skills for communication with development team and customer
Proficient with written technical English
Competency in Microsoft Office tools
Background
The candidate must exhibit a history of bringing software from concept to production quickly and must be able to maintain a positive attitude under pressure. A diverse work history that demonstrates a range of knowledge and success at deriving creative solutions to complex architectural / design issues is essential.
Essential Background - A qualified candidate will have experience and expertise in the following areas:
Embedded programming or embedded hardware development
System architecture design
Software development project management
Fail-safe design or project management
Application of safety and ISO 9000 quality standards
Writing requirements documents and quality system compliance documents
A qualified candidate will also have familiarity with a number of the following areas:
Authoring and executing software verification test plans
IEEE Std 1558 (Software Documentation for Rail Equipment and Systems) or similar standard
MIL-STD-882 (System Safety)
Customer interfacing
About the Company
Metrom Rail, LLC develops innovative products for the rail industry which incorporate cutting edge sensing technologies. We provide an opportunity to work in a multiple-discipline group where development engineers collaborate in fast-paced product development environment. The company features on-site manufacturing and service support. Metrom Rail strongly encourages innovative designs and regularly generates patent applications. Engineers at Metrom Rail get involved in the entire product development process, from product conceptualization to production, and enjoy watching their creative efforts become manufactured products.
Primary Skills: Embedded programming, Embedded hardware development, application of safety and ISO 9000 quality standards, IEEE Std 1558, MIL-STD-882
Salary: Between -
Experience Required: Experienced, 7 years minimum
Clearance Level: Clearable
Travel: 25 %
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