Senior Programmer Analyst

Job description

Advanced Solutions (AS) is a performance unit of Amentum Engineering, Projects, & Technical Solutions (EP&T) Line of Business.

The Amentum AS 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.

AS 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.

Our capabilities and recent project photos and videos can be found in the downloadable zip file at https://jtftp.jacobstechnology.com/.

Use “anontg” for both the username and password.

AS is looking for a Senior 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.
+ Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
+ Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule.
+ Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets.
+ Leading software and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning.




+ Applicant must have Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET accredited engineering program with 10+ years of experience in software system design, development, and deployment, or a Master of Science with a minimum of 8 years experience.
+ 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.
+ An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to generate future workloads, deliver on project promises, and encourage and mentor colleagues.
+ US Citizenship


**Essential Functions**

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

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

Required Skill Profession

Other General