Staff Controls Developer at Altec, Inc. in St Joseph, Missouri

Job Description:

Why Join Altec?

Altec's Core Controls Software Developer group is looking for a Staff Controls Developer to join the team located in St. Joseph, MO. As a Staff Controls Developer, you will develop leadership skills necessary to provide technical oversight within a department and to design, develop, and deploy technologies and systems for embedded controls on Altec products.

Building on over 90 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required


• ABET EAC certified bachelor's degree in Engineering or a master's degree in Engineering is required for engineering degrees


• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in an applicable role after earning the Bachelor's degree required
  • Applicable Masters counts as one (1) year of experience
  
  


• Strong C/C++ development experience, including use of open source software components highly preferred


• Experience developing software for embedded linux devices highly preferred


• Experience at various stages of developing, deploying, and supporting embedded software products highly preferred


• A strong understanding of principals of cybersecurity (attack/defend), especially with respect to embedded devices highly preferred


• Experience with common IoT technologies (HTTPS, MQTT, lamda) strongly preferred


• Experience with common networking technologies (Wifi, cellular modems, TCP/IP) preferred


• Experience with common networking services like DNS, DHCP, etc. preferred


• Experience with virtualization technology such as VMWare, virtualbox, and docker preferred


• Experience with automation and DevOps technologies such as vagrant, ansible, chef, and puppet preferred


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision


• Must effectively interact with other associates, departments, operations, distributors, vendors, customers, etc.


• Must be confident, dynamic, and successful in working as part of a team


• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Potential Responsibilities

• Develops, releases and maintains embedded software in C/C++


• Creates functional requirements and documentation for software libraries and applications


• Ensures security of embedded software architectures and designs


• May do limited development in higher level languages, possibly including Python


• Provide strong mentorship and technical guidance to other software developers


• Review software designs and implementations and provide constructive feedback


• May work in embedded Linux with guidance from manager and more experienced Controls Developers, directs some decisions for the department


• Practices prudent work methods and effectively apply formal training adding to the overall effectiveness of the Controls Group and enhancement of Altec's position within the product line


• Participates and contribute productively as part of Altec's team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts


• Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment


• Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the controls field


• As directed, may assign work to others


• Communicates with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate


• Supports Operations, Sales, and Service


• Interfaces directly with Suppliers and Customers


• Utilizes Lean principles to improve our products and processes


• Manages various sizes of Altec projects and/or act as Team Lead


• Additionally, may have 3 or fewer direct reports

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program


• Retirement 401(k) Program


• Vacation and Holidays


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program


• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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