Software Engineering Co-op - Hoffman Estates, IL
About The Position
This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands-on experience. As an Embedded Software Engineering Co-op, you will be involved in all aspects of embedded systems development, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation of the motion control and detector subsystems for molecular imaging cameras. This includes safety critical motions, and mitigations to prevent accidents across multiple axes of motion. You will be expected to write and test embedded software, execute written test procedures, document results, and to recognize/isolate system anomalies. Tasks include writing code (C/C++) for embedded systems, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of results. You will work with firmware and electrical engineers for the motion control and detector subsystems, and assist with development and test. You will provide support for system host emulator, as well as assist in the loading of software in the lab. You will also help address issues arising from the Defect Handling Board, and may be asked to help out with certain administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, majoring in Electrical Engineer, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar program of study (rising junior or senior preferred)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
- Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university
Nice To Haves
- Programming languages C/C++/Python
- Agile development processes
- Hands-on work with electronic circuitry, cabling, etc.
Responsibilities
- May be involved in all aspects of embedded systems development, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation of the motion control and detector subsystems for molecular imaging cameras.
- Includes safety critical motions, and mitigations to prevent accidents across multiple axes of motion
- Will be expected to write and test embedded software, execute written test procedures, document results, and to recognize/isolate system anomalies.
- Tasks include writing code (C/C++) for embedded systems, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of results.
- Coop will work with firmware and electrical engineers for the motion control and detector subsystems, and assist with development and test.
- Provide support for system host emulator, as well as assist in the loading of software in the lab.
- Coop will also help address issues arising from the Defect Handling Board, and may be asked to help out with certain administrative tasks.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term and short-term disability insurance
- paid parking/public transportation
- paid time off
- paid sick and safe time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
