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Senior Software Developer

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Signature Research, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Developer to join their team in Calumet, Michigan. If you enjoy working on exciting projects, developing new and unique technologies and solving highly technical problems, we want to hear from you!

 

The Senior Software Developer will support Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs in the evaluation of signature management technologies, virtual and dynamic scene generation, analytical software development, aided and automated target recognition, and a wide range of machine learning applications.

 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS.  Starting wage of $85,000 – $120,000 annually, based on your knowledge and experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefit package and flexible work schedule.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER.

  • Development of software and analytical tools to support a variety of Modeling and Simulation activities.
  • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle including gathering requirements, design, implementation, testing, configuration control, deployment and maintenance.
  • Support signature analyses, write reports, and develop briefings on a variety of efforts; provide briefings to customers on completed work.
  • Support internal corporate software practices and vision roadmaps (e.g. help to determine appropriate software languages and tool sets).
  • Provide mentorship to new hire and junior level software developers.
  • Promote good development practices alongside other developers.

 

What you need to be successful as our Senior Software Developer.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field, required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 8 years’ experience in modeling & simulation product design/development or a related field, highly desired.
  • Physics-based scene generation experience, highly desired.
  • Ray tracing experience is a plus, however, a good understanding of Linear Algebra or Graphics Programming is highly desired.
  • Machine learning/artificial intelligence development experience, highly desired.
  • Skills in scientific programming languages: C/C++, Python and Julia, highly desired.
  • Parallel programming experience, highly desired.
  • Strong knowledge of scientific and technical computing paradigms and experience with modeling and simulation of mathematics/physics, highly desired.
  • Experience with open-source software and Linux, highly desired.
  • Experience with Git for code management, highly desired.
  • Experience supporting Agile/SCRUM project teams, desired.
  • Possess exceptional communication skills (verbal, written and in-person).
  • Great attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, high security office setting; initially no telecommuting.
  • Ability to apply and qualify for a Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Ability to travel throughout the United States (less than 20%).

 

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

 

ABOUT US. Signature Research, Inc. is a high technology business supporting a wide variety of Department of Defense programs with offices in Calumet, Michigan and Navarre, Florida. Signature Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mechanic ~ $2,000 sign-on bonus

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Auto-Pro Glass & Tire, a full-service glass, tire and automotive repair facility, seeks an experienced Mechanic to join our team in Houghton, Michigan.  Do you have mechanical aptitude and skills, are dependable, and a team-player? If so, then our Mechanic position is perfect for a person like you!

 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS. $17 – $30 per hour, based on your knowledge and experience, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus. In addition, our team enjoys performance incentives, a SIMPLE IRA, supplemental insurance, paid vacation and paid holidays, and ample training. The ideal candidate works 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturdays.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.  The Auto-Pro Mechanic has an exceptional work ethic, is trustworthy and reliable, and is committed to providing top-notch service to our staff, customers and vendors. To succeed, an applicant has:

  • Previous work experience as a vehicle service mechanic required.
  • Alignment experience required.
  • Steering & Suspension and Brake Certifications preferred.
  • Ability to diagnosis steering and suspension vehicle problems, perform light/heavy automotive mechanical repairs, vehicle maintenance, change tires, and repair auto glass.
  • Ability to use shop computers necessary for diagnostics.
  • Excellent time management and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to work under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Attention to detail and pride in your work.
  • Reliable transportation, required.
  • Valid driver’s license, required.

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

Position open until filled.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT US AT autoproglass.com   

Line Electrician

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UPPCO seeks a Line Electrician in Munising, Michigan. In this role, you construct, operate, maintain and dismantle components of all voltages of distribution and transmission lines.

 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS.  $41.09 per hour in addition to a comprehensive benefit package in exchange for your knowledge and experience.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

  • Completion of a 4-year accredited or certified line electrician apprentice program and/or attained Journeyman line electrician status.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements within 4 months of hire.
  • Possess thorough knowledge of all phases of electric distribution and transmission work procedures and safety rules, electric distribution standards, applicable state electric codes and statutes, and underground facilities and their purpose.
  • Willingness to be on-call, work long hours and overtime, as needed.
  • Ability to work outside with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
  • Position involves heavy, physical work with frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in high areas above ground level and with high voltage equipment.
  • Excellent time management, organization and communication skills.
  • A positive, motivated attitude that works well with little direct supervision.
  • Willingness to travel, as required.
  • Must reside within 30 minutes of jobsite.

 

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

No phone calls or walk-ins please.

 

ABOUT US.  UPPCO is a regulated electric utility delivering safe, reliable energy to about 54,000 customers in 10 counties of Michigan’s pristine Upper Peninsula. Our assets include 7 hydroelectric renewable energy generation facilities that also offer public recreational opportunities on land and water, 2 combustion turbines providing a total generation capacity of approximately 80 megawatts, 3,300 miles of electric distribution lines, and 58 distribution substations. Learn more at uppco.com.

Outside Route Sales Representative ~ work from anywhere in Upper Michigan

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If you are an Outside Route Sales Representative with experience in meat or food sales, we have a great career opportunity for you with an option to work from anywhere in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

 

Vollwerth & Company is a growing company based in Hancock, Michigan. We seek a self-starting, personable individual to grow with the company by building and maintaining strong relationships with food sellers, convenience stores and grocery stores handling our meat and spaghetti sauce products. Applicants can work from anywhere, however, will need the ability to visit our headquarters as needed.

 

SUPPORT & COMPENSATION.

Consumers buy our iconic meat products based on our 100-year history and commitment to high quality. They know our reputation for delivering on time and as promised and desire to be served by like-minded peers. Candidates for this position have proven experience building long-lasting relationships and sales growth while having integrity and can generate leads. While this position will work independently, they are supported by our National Sales Manager to assure revenue targets, goals and client expectations are met. The position offers:

  • a starting base salary of $27,000 – $32,000 annually plus commission. During the past 3 years, annual earnings for this position have typically averaged $50,000. Depending on your motivation, earning potential for this position is unlimited;
  • 401k retirement plan, life insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation;
  • company provided vehicle, cell phone and laptop;
  • flexibility to work from home;
  • flexible work schedule that prioritizes family and health;
  • ample opportunity to grow and take on additional responsibilities.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED AS OUR OUTSIDE ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE.

Strong candidates for this position are:

  • experienced with outside sales and are adept networkers within the food and grocery environment;
  • can expertly complete sales cycles – from cold calling to scheduling and facilitating meetings and demonstrations to closing the sale;
  • are extremely organized;
  • possess a creative approach to penetrating new accounts;
  • provide quality leadership in nurturing and maintaining relationships;
  • are able to travel frequently throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan meeting with established and new customers.

 

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

ABOUT US. Learn more at vollwerth.com

Software Engineer

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ThermoAnalytics (TAI) continues to grow and seeks entry level and experienced Software Engineers to join our team in your choice of Calumet or Novi, Michigan.  Software Engineers are at the heart of product development. They design, implement, test and maintain functional code making up software across the company’s portfolio of products. Daily tasks include requirements discovery, code design and programming, unit test design and programming, demonstration to customers and stakeholders, and collaboration in small development squads.

 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS.  Enjoy a starting wage of $55,000 – $80,000 annually, based on your knowledge and experience, in addition to a rich benefit package and employee stock ownership. To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicants must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Final candidates may be required to undergo a thorough background check, credit check and/or drug screen.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

  • Identify tasks needed to complete & write user stories, estimate story size; demonstrate completed stories.
  • Collaborate with customers to develop feature requirements from user stories.
  • Design, write, test and debug code.
  • Design, prototype & implement physics-based algorithms, user-interfaces, application infrastructure or software test processes.
  • Design and implement test cases to verify algorithm quality, code quality or software usability.
  • Periodically assess software development process and implement improvements.
  • Identify and obtain new technical skills and knowledge that support the business’ products and services.
  • Field and dispatch technical support requests.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field.
  • 1+ years’ experience designing, implementing, debugging and testing computer code (C++ preferred).
  • Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving & complexity analysis.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl (C++ preferred).
  • Debugging techniques in Linux and Windows environments.
  • Practical use of software configuration management techniques and tools (Subversion preferred).
  • Practical use of unit test frameworks (googletest preferred).
  • Practical use of code quality tools (static code analysis, memory checking, profiling).
  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills; ability to self-prioritize tasks and manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Ability to self-manage/adapt in a fast paced, high demand environment w/changing priorities & direction.
  • Effectively communicate technically complex information verbally, orally and graphically.
  • Effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical staff members.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

  • Practical use of: GUI toolkits (Qt preferred) and design patterns.
  • Demonstrated use of: formal test design methods and continuous integration systems.
  • 3+ years’ experience using agile software development methods (Scrum and Kanban preferred).
  • 3+ years building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers.
  • 3+ years direct experience in one or more of these technical areas: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer/Thermal Analysis, Electro-Optic Sensor Modeling, Numerical Methods, High-performance Computing, Scientific Visualization.

 

INTERESTED? Apply online below. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins please.

 

ABOUT US. ThermoAnalytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Learn more at thermoanalytics.com.

Registered Nurses ~ paying sign-on bonus or loan repayment option

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The Iron County Medical Care Facility (ICMCF) seeks cheerful and energetic full-time and part-time Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team in Crystal Falls, Michigan.  All levels of experience are being considered.

 

To succeed, you must possess an ability to lead, a willingness to collaborate with other staff, and be in good mental and physical condition to organize, plan and direct nursing care in our well-established facility.  The ideal candidate is patient, tactful, and enthusiastic in the handling of residents and their care.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE. 

  • Provide professional and quality nursing care to residents.
  • Assist supervisors in care and management of the unit.
  • Admit, discharge and transfer residents.
  • Checks rooms routinely to ensure residents are being provided the care required and/or requested.
  • Make observations and recommendations; chart pertinent patient information.
  • Requisition supplies and equipment.
  • Carry out instructions of supervisors & doctors (transcribe physician orders, order medication, perform tests/diagnostic work, take vital signs, start IVs, etc.).
  • Assign duties to other nursing staff.
  • Answer questions from residents, family members, visitors and nursing service staff.
  • Maintain unit and use of supplies/equipment.
  • Participate in in-service and orientation programs, as needed.

 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS. Starting wage of $25.56 per hour with years of experience increase at 6 months plus the option of either 100% loan repayment ($2,500 paid directly to your loan debt every 6 months until paid off) or receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time RNs. In addition, the ICMCF offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, life insurance, uniform allowance, shift differentials, and pay incentives for perfect attendance and picking up additional shifts. Hours worked in excess of 8 consecutive hours are paid at time and one-half.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS OUR REGISTERED NURSE.

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
  • Previous experience in hospital, skilled nursing or other related medical facility preferred.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor that ensures trust and competence amongst peers and patients.
  • Ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to physically and mentally carry out the functions of this position.

 

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

Learn more about us at ironcountymcf.com