Employment Opportunities - Carlsbad, California

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We have openings in the following departments:

Department: Engineering
Sr. Software Engineer/ Software Test Automation Engineer

Linear LLC, electronics manufacturer of home automation systems, is seeking a qualified Sr. Software Engineer/ Software Test Automation Engineer to become a member of our Engineering team.

The position is responsible for the following key functions/activities within the organization:

• Responsible for broad set of software development tasks including, but not limited to, design, development, coding, maintenance, test and test automation.
• Software design duties shall include coding and implementing code fixes as needed in various embedded code products.
• Software test duties include verification of candidate releases (from both internal developers and contract development teams), writing of test plans, collecting/reporting results, issuing bug reports and verifying bug fixes.
• Software test automation duties include developing and implementing automation framework, tools, libraries and/or scripts to automate validation and verification of candidate software releases.
• Architect framework for test automation. Design and implement modular and reusable automated test solutions which improve speed, quality, and coverage of software test.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for generating software defect reports when the software is found to behave incorrectly.
• Work with product design team to recommend additional API, feature and functional requirements when which enhance test and test automation.
• More general software design duties include design, development and maintenance of software or embedded firmware throughout product’s lifecycle from concept to deployment. Member of multi-disciplinary team responsible for development of new products being introduced to Linear’s broad line of home and commercial electronics.
• Generates thorough and concise software requirements, software verification plans and well-documented software packages.
• Provides engineering support for post-production issues.

• Minimum 4 years experience writing/developing software test automation scripts and/or tools and applications. in the development of embedded microcontroller-based software systems.
• Experience programming in “C” programming language
• Working knowledge with Windows application programming using Visual Studio
• Must have hands-on development of embedded targets using in-circuit debuggers and basic electronic test equipment, including scopes and logic analyzers
• Experience with Microchip PIC, ARM processors and ARM development tools (Green Hills MULTI, GNUARM/WINARM, ARM7, ARM9) highly desired.
• Must have experience working under software configuration management system similar to Subversion/TortoiseSVN and bug tracking system such as Mantis Defect Tracking.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP network communications protocols a plus
• Experience with scripting language such as Python, PERL or equivalent is desired
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• BSCS or BSEE with emphasis on software, and 4-8 years related experience, or equivalent education or experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the development of embedded microcontroller-based software products.

No relocation available for this position

Department: Engineering
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Linear LLC is a leader and innovator in the security, garage door operator, access control, structured wiring, intercom, and in-home vacuum system industries. We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our development team. This individual will facilitate and troubleshoot the development of the mechanical design of a product line, from concept to manufacturing release. Requires close interaction with software, systems and electrical engineering functions.

The position is responsible for the following key functions/activities within the company:

• Works with hardware, software and engineering personnel providing technical support and oversight of systems design and development projects
• Plans and conducts technical projects or phases of projects
• Provides technical and operational leadership
• Defines, generates and reviews project requirements
• Works with technicians and engineers developing and testing equipment and systems

• BSME
• Minimum 7+ years experience with mechanisms, plastic part and sheet metal design
• 3-D Modeling. Solidworks a plus.

No relocation available for this position

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.  Interested candidates should Mail, Fax, or Email (Word Document Format or Line Text only - include job title in email subject line) their resume with salary history to:

Human Resources
Linear LLC
1950 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 150
Carlsbad, CA 92008-6517

Fax: 760.438.7103

Email: jobs@linearcorp.com (Word Document Format or Line Text only)