Software Engineer Co-Op- Cal State San Marcos

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title: Software Engineer Co-Op
- Cal State San Marcos

Ultra Communications Inc.

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

Please note: Only students currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field at a local university in San Diego County should apply. The work schedule would be a minimum of twenty hours per week during school, ideally supporting 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 opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan.

The 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, 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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 (e.g., test equipment)

• Visual Studio, C#
• NuEclipse (Eclipse customized by Nuvoton), C
• Simplicity Studio (Eclipse customized by Silicon Labs), C
• Matlab
• Subversion/Tortoise SVN
• Propel
• Multimeter, oscilloscope, bit-error rate tester, optical power meter.

• Using above software.
• Firmware development for microcontrollers.
• Software test.
• Reading IC datasheets (e.g., microcontrollers, transceiver ASICs).
• Fiber optic data transmission.

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

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.