Software Engineer

Position title: Software Engineer, Control Systems and Automation Group

Location: Watkins, CO USA

 

Job Purpose:  This role is responsible for the development of new software within a research environment and applicable to the manufacturing and delivery of bulk & packaged explosives and their precursors. The Software Engineer is involved in all phases of the software development life cycle from inception of a project through completion and delivery to the end users.

The role reports to the Lead Software Engineer and forms an integral part of the overall Manufacturing & Delivery Systems Research Program. This role interacts globally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

 

Job Duties:

  • Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing and construction processes via the use of new controls or software technologies
  • Participate in the controls and software design, development and testing of innovative manufacturing and delivery systems
  • Ensure designs and novel technologies are robust through the use of appropriate verification & validation processes

 

Education and Experience:

  • Computer Science/Software Engineering or similar, Bachelors or higher qualification.
  • 1-3 years relevant industrial experience.

 

Skills:

  • Solid foundation in Software Architecture, Software Development Process, Requirements Management, Object-Oriented Design and Programming
  • Absolutely must have a willingness and aptitude to learn new technologies, languages and methodologies – LabView, Codesys/PLC programming, model simulation, etc.
  • Real-time embedded programming, including use of operating systems such as VxWorks or Linux
  • IP network programming, including protocol design and analysis
  • Peripheral interconnect technologies such as RS232, CAN, Modbus, or Profibus a plus
  • Implementing rich user interfaces for microdevices or industrial applications a plus
  • Professional experience with robotics or factory automation a plus
  • Experience with a quality standard such as DO 178B a plus

 

Dimensions:

  • International travel up to 30%.
  • Infrequent field work that may require visits to underground and surface mines.

No direct reports, but some management of external contractors.

 

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