Job Details
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Cooperate with customers and MB engineers (in-person or virtual) to understand software jobs-to-be-done and then develop software product specs (statement of requirements) for MB test & measurement products (www.mbdynamics.com)
Develop and implement control algorithms and software for multi-axis shaker tables including time history replication of road load data, random vibration profiles, and sine tests.
Maintain source control and software backups; troubleshoot compile and executable issues; prepare internal and user-documentation including config, ini, and readme files
Assist in installation, training, Alpha/Beta testing of software products
Maintain and support existing vibration control codebase on MB s Eagle platform
Develop proficiency in the control of linear and rotary motors for dynamic force, velocity, and acceleration applications; develop GUIs for their control
SKILLS and BACKGROUND
Background in writing code to implement multi-input, multi-output control of dynamic + systems including developing equations of motion of rigid bodies, multi-axis control algorithms, and calculation of drive files for multiple actuators to achieve a desired multi-axis response.
Knowledge of algorithms and methods for random vibration control, time history replication and sine vibration tests. Develop and maintain software to implement these algorithms.
Proficiency in C++ within the Windows Visual Studio Environment
TCP/IP Protocol knowledge as related to inter-process and machine to machine communication
Familiarity with cross compilation from Visual C++ to Linux or Linux C++ development a plus.
Self-motivated drive and a sense of urgency and doggedness to accomplish objectives beyond expectations and with minimal supervisory oversight
Proven experience with software that controls or monitors mechanical systems
Respect for software product quality, cost, ease-of-use, high reliability, lead time, maintainability, and supportability
Thrives working in a small company, interactive team environment