Software Engineer COOP- Cal State San Marcos - Samtec, Inc

Ultra Communications Inc. - A Samtec Company is seeking a Software Engineer COOP in our Vista, CA location.   

**Please only apply if you are a student currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field at a local university in San Diego County. 

The work schedule would be a minimum of twenty hours per week during school. Hours may vary but are flexible, ideally support is needed M-F 8AM - 6PM.   

Pay is $24-27.00 per hour, depending on education and experience level.  Undergraduate student COOPs are also eligible to participate in student program tuition assistance and may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan. 

UCI Software Development Engineers group is responsible for all software that executes internal optical transceiver algorithms. COOPs have the opportunity to develop skills in statistical data analysis, imaging systems including scanning electron microscopy, microelectronics manufacturing processes, and failure root cause analysis.  

Ideal candidates are self-starters who demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills. They excel in a dynamic environment and can problem solve efficiently and creatively with fine attention to detail. Below is a list of preferred qualifications and skills:  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours while maintaining a full-time course load.
• You must be available to commit to a minimum of 3 semesters or 12-14 months.
• COOPs are required to maintain a C grade or above in all courses to maintain status in the program.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

 “The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”  

Software group is responsible for the design and development of software/firmware used in transceivers, test stands, PC applications.

Objectives:   

Defining the problem, solving the problem, and communicating the problem
Develop problem solving skills
Develop an understanding of software requirements, development, testing and validation.
Modify/enhance existing software.
Develop software for new and existing standard products
Develop or extend test software
Learn to control hardware via software (ex. test equipment)

Equipment & Systems:
Visual Studio, C#
NuEclipse (Eclipse customized by Nuvoton), C
Simplicity Studio (Eclipse customized by Silicon Labs), C
Matlab
Subversion/TortoiseSVN
Propel
Multimeter, oscilloscope, bit-error rate tester, optical power meter.

Skills learned:
Using above software.
Firmware development for microcontrollers.
Software test.
Reading IC datasheets (ex. microcontrollers, transceiver ASICs).
Fiber optic data transmission.

Preferred skills:
Experience writing programs in C, C#, Matlab
Familiarity with microcontrollers (ex. ARM, 8051)
Experience with basic electronic test equipment (ex. multimeter, oscilloscope)
Familiarity with advanced test equipment (bit-error rate tester).