Advisory Software Engineer
Company Name:
Zoll LifeVest
Location: Gamma Dr. Pittsburgh, PA
Department: 3220 Embedded Systems Development
Description
Lead Software Engineer responsible for the design, debug and support of software components and utilities used in the LifeVest system. Additional responsibilities include the supervision of junior engineers, development and maintenance of software documentation, software schedule development and providing technical support to other departments within the organization.
Job
Summary:
Develops technical designs and specifications for products.
Aids in making software architecture decisions.
Researches and integrates design strategies, product specifications, development schedules and user expectations into product capabilities.
Uses software development technologies and tools to build, test and maintain product modules, components and subsystems.
Manages engineering function of complex projects. Provides technical advice to lower level employees, acting in a lead capacity.
Aids in the coordination of outside resources.
Scopes out work, resources and time required to complete projects. Identifies and recommends efficiency improvements and schedule risk mitigations.
Works under general direction with an expectation of minimal error rates.
Conducts root cause failure analysis on devices.
Conducts design studies for future generation products.
Supports engineering and other departments on sustaining activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Project management responsibilities regarding technical aspects:
Architect software designs
Establish and update all architecture documents as changes occur
Scope out work, resources and time required to complete a project
Act as technical point of contact with program/project managers
Give real-time feedback of any identified risks to the schedule and recommend mitigations
Oversee all technical aspects of assigned project(s)
Act as technical point of contact for other departments
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
Continually optimize team performance
- Assess current tasks are still valid
- Assess if resources assigned to task are optimal
- Keep cross functionality of team members
Oversee compliance of the team to regulatory standards and guidance documents
Oversee overall quality of development efforts
- Software development
- Engineering test coverage development as it pertains to the project
- Manufacturing engineering development as it pertains to the project
Team feedback to management
- Provide initial write-ups for team members yearly reviews
- Perform initial review of team members yearly objectives
- Provide input during future staffing planning
Job Requirements
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Educations and/or
Experience:
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent.
10
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experienced (5
years) with C and or C+
, 5
years preferred for C++
Experienced at leading a small team of engineers (3-4)
Preferred:
Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering
Project management
Systems engineering
Medical device
Handheld or wearable devices
Experience with embedded systems in some or all of the following
- In-circuit emulators in embedded systems.
- Good understanding of microprocessor hardware architectures (preferably ARM).
- Embedded user interface design
- Embedded Linux development
Software quality
- Unit testing and test automation
- IEC medical software standards or other software quality standards
- Static, dynamic code and code coverage during testing analysis
- Good code style practice
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ZOLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PI90710139Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Zoll LifeVest
Location: Gamma Dr. Pittsburgh, PA
Department: 3220 Embedded Systems Development
Description
Lead Software Engineer responsible for the design, debug and support of software components and utilities used in the LifeVest system. Additional responsibilities include the supervision of junior engineers, development and maintenance of software documentation, software schedule development and providing technical support to other departments within the organization.
Job
Summary:
Develops technical designs and specifications for products.
Aids in making software architecture decisions.
Researches and integrates design strategies, product specifications, development schedules and user expectations into product capabilities.
Uses software development technologies and tools to build, test and maintain product modules, components and subsystems.
Manages engineering function of complex projects. Provides technical advice to lower level employees, acting in a lead capacity.
Aids in the coordination of outside resources.
Scopes out work, resources and time required to complete projects. Identifies and recommends efficiency improvements and schedule risk mitigations.
Works under general direction with an expectation of minimal error rates.
Conducts root cause failure analysis on devices.
Conducts design studies for future generation products.
Supports engineering and other departments on sustaining activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Project management responsibilities regarding technical aspects:
Architect software designs
Establish and update all architecture documents as changes occur
Scope out work, resources and time required to complete a project
Act as technical point of contact with program/project managers
Give real-time feedback of any identified risks to the schedule and recommend mitigations
Oversee all technical aspects of assigned project(s)
Act as technical point of contact for other departments
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
Continually optimize team performance
- Assess current tasks are still valid
- Assess if resources assigned to task are optimal
- Keep cross functionality of team members
Oversee compliance of the team to regulatory standards and guidance documents
Oversee overall quality of development efforts
- Software development
- Engineering test coverage development as it pertains to the project
- Manufacturing engineering development as it pertains to the project
Team feedback to management
- Provide initial write-ups for team members yearly reviews
- Perform initial review of team members yearly objectives
- Provide input during future staffing planning
Job Requirements
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Educations and/or
Experience:
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent.
10
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experienced (5
years) with C and or C+
, 5
years preferred for C++
Experienced at leading a small team of engineers (3-4)
Preferred:
Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering
Project management
Systems engineering
Medical device
Handheld or wearable devices
Experience with embedded systems in some or all of the following
- In-circuit emulators in embedded systems.
- Good understanding of microprocessor hardware architectures (preferably ARM).
- Embedded user interface design
- Embedded Linux development
Software quality
- Unit testing and test automation
- IEC medical software standards or other software quality standards
- Static, dynamic code and code coverage during testing analysis
- Good code style practice
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ZOLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PI90710139Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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