Electronics Engineer

Job Description - Electronics Engineer )

The Gambling Control Division (GCD) was formed by the State legislature in 1989 to ensure the proper gambling environment in the state. Our 46 employees work diligently each day to protect the businesses, players, organizations, citizens, and all who are affected by legalized gambling in Montana. Because of the nature of this billion‑dollar industry, it is highly regulated. Our mission is accomplished through licensing, permitting, auditing, inspecting, investigating, testing, and prosecuting.

In addition to gambling regulation, GCD works with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to provide licensing, auditing, and investigative services. GCD investigations also provide services to the Department of Revenue for tobacco tax enforcement. Regulation of what some may consider three common vices—gambling, alcohol, and tobacco—creates a diverse and interesting mission in which every day is a new challenge!

This is a temporary position serving as an Electronics Technologist for the Technical Services Section. Duties include testing and validating PC‑based video gambling machines and automated accounting and reporting system hardware and software to ensure compliance with established state regulations and standards; researching and developing new and modified testing methods and procedures; compiling and reviewing source code for execution and validation;

data analysis; and providing technical assistance and support.

• Test and validate PC‑based video gambling machines and automated accounting and reporting system hardware and software to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Research, develop, and refine testing methods and procedures.
• Compile and review source code for execution and validation.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Provide technical assistance and support.

• Extensive knowledge of computer science and software engineering principles, including specialized software programs, programming languages, and hardware tools.
• Expertise in electronic testing, software analysis, and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and applicable gambling laws, rules, and requirements.
• High levels of organization, planning, design, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work autonomously on outlined projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, electrical, or computer engineering.
• Three to four years of job‑related work experience or one to two years of gaming industry experience in computer system design and/or testing.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Health insurance, paid leave & holidays, retirement plan.

$28.55 - $32.00 hourly. Telework eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible. Benefits package eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status:
Temporary

Schedule:

Full‑Time (Standard job type)

Shift: Day
Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the time
Primary

Location:

Helena

The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.