Overview:

Wolfram, makers of Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha, are seeking motivated Web Developers to help build innovative and scalable web tools for various web technologies. In this position you will work closely with project managers, designers, and our user experience group to develop specifications and deploy new, interesting technologies on the web.

Responsibilities:

• Use various server side and client side web technologies to develop maintainable and testable code
• Configure and deploy on various Linux web server technologies
• Research and identify potential new technologies and architectures, and make recommendations to the team
• Implement, debug, and troubleshoot user interfaces with HTML/CSS/ and JavaScript
• Develop, debug, and troubleshoot web applications with Java Servlet Technology and PHP
• Configure, debug, and troubleshoot web server technologies such as Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTPD
• Be able to work with database technologies such as MySQL
• Work closely with a team and communicate with efficiency and accuracy
• Create and execute new features

Requirements:

• Must be experienced in web development with Java (or similar technologies), JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Must have experience with MySQL or similar relational database
• Must have experience with Linux administration
• Must have experience configuring and running Apache Tomcat or similar servlet containers
• Must be familiar with web standards and practices
• Must be familiar with creating and consuming REST Web Services
• Familiarity with Apache HTTPD web server is a plus
• Familiarity with PHP and Perl for web development is a plus
• Familiarity with Liferay is a plus
• Familiarity with working with scalable, clustered servers is a plus

Location: Champaign, IL

AA/EOE/Vet/Disabled

Apply online at careers.wolfram.com

Administrative / Marketing Assistant

Starfire Industries LLC has an immediate opening for an office assistant with marketing experience.  The successful candidate will work side-by-side with our office manager as our company grows.  Strong computer knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is a must.  A keen eye for aesthetics is needed for trade show preparation and technical media generation.  Experience with IT is a plus.  The position is flexible to accommodate half-time or full-time employment depending on the candidate.

Starfire is a leading manufacturer of IMPULSE^TM pulsed power modules for thin-film deposition systems and nGen^TM compact particle accelerators for neutron generation and imaging.  We are a fast-paced, small-company atmosphere with an opportunity to work with an incredible team, contribute to multiple products in development/production and make an impact.  Starfire is located in Champaign, IL on the Research Park at the University of Illinois--and are expanding engineering and production space in 2016.  We currently have 21 employees.

Job Description

• Create and maintain electronic and paper filing systems
• Enter bookkeeping data and generate reports as necessary
• Assist with new hire onboarding, eVerify and benefit plan paperwork
• Coordinate trade show logistics and design/print of marketing materials
• Proof technical documents, manuals and literature for customers
• Handle maintenance, shipping/receiving, supplies, ordering food, errands
• Assist personnel for corporate travel and meeting coordination
• Work with external subcontractors’ paperwork
• Support sales team with customer feedback tracking and data logging
• Some travel possible for trade shows and events
• Other duties as assigned

Required

• B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant field
• Minimum of 2+ years’ post-college work experience
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Experience in:
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with print media and graphic layout

Desired

• Minimum of 5+ years’ post-college work experience
• Experience in:
  • Microsoft Project or Gantt/WBS software
  • Microsoft Sharepoint
  • Microsoft Small Business Server IT

Applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status).  To apply visit starfireindustries.com/careers or email your resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.

Engineering Technician

Starfire Industries LLC has an immediate opening for an engineering technician to support evaluation testing and prototype validation.  The successful candidate will have a solid laboratory background and work closely with our engineering team.  Strong documentation skills, ability to work under pressure, effectively communicate results and meet deadlines is a must.  Experience in microelectronics and/or machining and fabrication is a plus.

Starfire is a leading manufacturer of IMPULSE^TM pulsed power modules for thin-film deposition systems and nGen^TM compact particle accelerators for neutron generation and imaging.  We are a fast-paced, small-company atmosphere with an opportunity to work with an incredible team, contribute to multiple products in development/production and make an impact.  Starfire is located in Champaign, IL on the Research Park at the University of Illinois--and are expanding engineering and production space in 2016.  We currently have 21 employees.

Job Description

• Support neutron generator and thin-film processing equipment development
• Assist engineering teams on prototype production, evaluation and testing
• Perform component/material selection, fabrication, interfacing and integration
• Perform measurements, acquire data, analyze and interpret
• Communicate effectively (oral, written, electronic)
• Be responsible for equipment maintenance and safety
• Support quality control and reliability with QMS/ISO9001 documentation
• Work on amazing products with disruptive or enabling capability

Required

• B.S. in Engineering or related fields
• Minimum of 2+ years’ post-college work experience
• Experience in:
  • Data acquisition (e.g. LabVIEW or other)
  • Comfortable working with/near radiation-producing equipment
  • Proven ability to multitask (e.g. handle projects in both R&D prototyping environment and production facility)
  • Excellent communications skills and PowerPoint

Desired

• Minimum of 5+ years’ post-college work experience
• Experience in:
  • Microelectronics and signal processing
  • Vacuum systems, electronics and hardware
  • Plasmas, high-voltage and electrical safety

Applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status).  To apply visit starfireindustries.com/careers or email your resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.

Executive Assistant

Agrible has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years experience in an Executive Assistant position. Strong computer knowledge, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support to CEO and various teams in a fast paced environment
• Provides complex travel arrangements.  Becomes familiar with the specific, detailed needs of the CEO and travel partners; is available during travel times to quickly address any last minute changes or cancellations
• Coordinate hospitality for high-profile executive meetings for both existing and potential clients
• Data entry, prepare executive responses to routine memos, letters, or correspondence
• Create and submit expense reports for CEO
• Maintaining company records, both electronically and paper copies
• Serve as the point person for maintenance, IT, shipping/receiving, supplies, equipment, ordering food, and errands
• Provide general support to visitors
• Event planning assistance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Comfortable learning new software
• Proficiency in MS Office

Agrible maintains a fast paced, dynamic, and fluid environment full of creativity and innovation. We are a growing company with a diverse set of professional backgrounds and pride ourselves on excellence. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send a resume and cover letter addressing your salary requirements and establishing your experience/qualifications for the criteria outlined above.

Touch Light Innovations is a pioneer in harvesting ambient energy to power our daily use tools and create a green environment by harvesting energy from every step and Solve the Energy Crisis One Step at a Time.

Touch Light Innovations is currently looking to assemble a team of engineers in the fields of MatSE Electronic Materials and Ceramics as well as Electrical Engineers. The job requires students to work over the Summer and Fall on the design and optimization of our electricity producing generator. We are looking for people that have a proficiency in:

-PCB design, optimization

-Mask creation for PCB

-Research background

-Worked or understands piezoelectrics

-Basic circuit design in Eagle Cad

If you have expertise in one of these areas please do reach out to Swarnav Pujari @ swarnav.pujari@tli.technology

There is an opportunitiy to have this counted potentially as an independant study or senior design project and payment may be an option for this summer. We would love to speak with you and have you on board!

Position Title
Communications Assistant

Summary
Common Ground Publishing, an academic publisher, based in Champaign, seeks a part-time Communications Assistant in the Communications Department. This position will assist the Communications Associates as well as the Conference Producers with email marketing and website maintenance.

Special consideration is given to bilingual English + Spanish/Portuguese/Chinese speakers.

How to apply: Applicants who are interested in applying for this position should send their resume to hr-internal@commongroundpublishing.com.

Common Ground Publishing is committed to building new kinds of knowledge communities, innovative in their media and forward thinking in their messages. Through our groundbreaking software, academic conferences, and peer-reviewed journals and books, we provide the opportunity for all people to participate in and create collaborative knowledge and share that knowledge with the greater world. For more information about our company, please visit www.commongroundpublishing.com.

Position Title: Communications Assistant
Duration: Continuous
Hours: Less than 30 hours a week
Benefits Eligible: No

Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment
• The person in this position frequently communicates with academics and other publishing professionals who might have questions regarding attending conferences, submitting work, and submitted work 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to focus simultaneously on short- and long-term projects
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite; comprehensive knowledge of Word
• Experience working with email marketing service
• Proficiency in HTML desired

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain internal conference sites.
• Build and send promotional emails
• Maintenance and transferring of customer lists to email marketing service
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Note: This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

*We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status.

Mobile Product Owner (Job Number: 50673491)

Why John Deere

We take pride in developing technology and equipment that helps billions of people achieve a better quality of life. This goal is common to every one of the men and women who work here. At John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group(ISG), we play a key role for Deere & Company in designing and delivering the technology needed by our customers to help them meet the challenge of growing more food and building much-needed infrastructure for the estimated 9-billion people that will call this planet home by 2050. Working with satellite-based global-positioning technology and mobile device integration, John Deere ISG designs displays and receivers, guidance systems, field and crop management, and information and logistics systems our customers rely on. The solutions we create are an integral part of how our customers feed, clothe and shelter the world. We leverage Agile project methods to deliver the most advanced innovations to our products. We foster a creative environment where employees feel empowered to put their best ideas forward and forge their own career path. Learn more about ISG on YouTube.

We’re looking for people who want to make a difference in the world – people who want to bring new apps, new technology and new services to the agriculture market.

What You'll Do

As a Mobile Product Owner working at John Deere’s Innovation Center in Champaign, IL, you will have a front row seat to the digital farming revolution. You’ll help lead mobile projects that deliver a “connected experience” for John Deere’s customers. We are looking for individuals who enjoy tackling tough problems in a creative way. If you’re passionate about making our farmers more productive through mobile technologies, we’d like to talk with you.

In this role you will:

·    Be a member of a highly skilled agile software development team working closely with other team members to ensure the success of our innovative mobile products

·    Break down customer mobile requirements in to a prioritized set of user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria

·    Work to ensure all functional and non-functional requirements are captured for each user story

·    Verify that completed user stories meet all acceptance criteria and enforce the definition of done

·    Coordinate dependencies with the other product owners

·    Be responsible for delivering mobile software features that support all marketing requirements

What It Takes

At John Deere, we are eternal optimists. Working smarter together, we look past obstacles to find the solutions our customers need. By fostering a fast paced team environment that strives for open and honest communication and being servant leaders, we deliver products that work for our customers.  Ideally, you will have a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience in a related career field.  In addition we require:

·    3+ year(s) of professional software development experience

·    1+ year(s) of leadership experience as a scrum master, tech lead or test lead

·    At least one year of experience and/or significant involvement in delivering a major software application to the market

·    Excellent communication skills and sharp analytical abilities

A strong candidate will also have:

• Experience with programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, and Ruby  
• Experience with mobile software development on the iOS or Android platform
• Experience in one of more of the following: Ajax, REST, JSON, TCP/IP
• Advanced degree preferred

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

If you are moving to an area where housing and general expenses are significantly more expensive than at your departure location, the Company may provide a transitional benefit to help offset these costs for a specified period of time as a part of the relocation package.  The Company will notify employees of their eligibility for this benefit based on a calculation provided by Runzheimer International.  The calculation is based on a comprehensive assessment of all living cost variables and specific individual characteristics.

Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.  John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job

 - Product Engineering

Primary Location

 - United States-Illinois-Champaign

Organization

 - Agricultural Equipment

Schedule

 - Full-time

Shift

 - Day Job

Job Posting

 - Apr 27, 2016, 3:46:18 PM

Click here to apply:

https://johndeere.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=50673491&lang=en#.VyuQ2hzCjSg.email

As a Mobile iOS Developer working at John Deere’s Innovation Center in Champaign, IL, you will have front row seats to bringing the digital revolution to farming. You will support and sometimes lead projects with complex software challenges that help deliver a “connected experience” for John Deere’s customers. We are looking for individuals who enjoy tackling interesting problems, such as connecting an i-pad to a tractor that streams data to the cloud in real-time. If you are passionate about mobile software development, and are looking for interesting problems to solve, please continue reading.

You will:

·        Develop, support and augment mobile app solutions such as SeedStar Mobile (i-pad), Harvest Mobile (i-pad), GoPlant (i-phone, i-pad & Android), and Tractor Plus (i-phone & Android)

·        Work closely with other mobile developers, UX staff, product/vehicle engineers, and strategic suppliers to deliver mobile app solutions to market 

·        Plan, design, implement and test system components of various degrees of complexity

You should be able to demonstrate experience with:

·        Native iOS development in Objective C and Swift (e.g., at least 1 year of experience, and/or significant involvement in delivering at least 1 app to the Apple app store)

Ideally, you also have:

·        BS degree or equivalent

·        Experience with other languages such as C++, Python, Java

·        Experience with revision control systems such as GitHub

·        1-3 years of experience with Android mobile development

·        1-3 years of experience in aspects of the mobile lifecycle such as application structure, device and operating system API’s, debugging, performance, security, accessibility and deployment

·        1-3 years of experience in one of more of the following: Ajax, REST, JSON

Also,

If you feel you are overqualified for this posting, we would also really like to talk with you!
 

Full-Time Contract Position (with opportunity to become permanent)

Location: Champaign IL

Travel: less than 10%

Contact: sanchezjulian@johndeere.com

Product Development Engineer / Lean Manufacturing

Starfire Industries LLC is a leading manufacturer of the IMPULSE^TM pulsed power modules for thin-film deposition systems and nGen^TM compact particle accelerators for neutron generation. We seek an experienced electrical or mechanical engineer with a passion for developing new product systems. Emphasis on lean manufacturing with a commitment to quality is desired to transition to full-scale manufacturing.

Starfire has a fast-paced, small-company atmosphere with an opportunity to work with an incredible team, contribute to multiple products in development/production and make an impact. We are located in Champaign, IL on the Research Park at the University of Illinois--and are expanding engineering and production space in 2016. We currently have 20 employees.

• Job description
• Ability to take ownership on key engineering development tasks for new product development, e.g. electrical or mechanical design
• Assist engineering teams on customer requirements, design specifications, issue tracking, testing and validation, manufacturing flow and setup, quality control and reliability with QMS/ISO9001 documentation
• Perform project management, coordination with outside consultants and development partners
• Interface with testing laboratories, compliance and auditors for CE Mark/SEMI
• Work on amazing products with disruptive or enabling capability
• Required
• B.S. in Engineering or related fields, M.S. preferred
• Minimum of 6+ years’ post-college work experience
• Experience in:
• Mechanical, electrical or system design/product development
• Project tracking and/or resource management
• Comfortable in both R&D prototyping environment and production facility
• Excellent communications skills
• Desired
• Experience in:
• Lean manufacturing or “lean-thinking”
• Materials requirements planning (MRP)
• Comfortable with ISO9001 quality management system
• Nuclear Engineering, plasmas, or power supplies

Applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status).  To apply visit starfireindustries.com/careers or email your resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.

Software Engineer

Champaign, IL

Design and build out a new generation of web and mobile agricultural management tools, develop advanced analytical tools to leverage geo-spatial and other data from a wide variety of sources, and create great user interfaces for customer-driven data analysis and visualization.

WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON

• Work closely with other developers, product management and data scientists to design and develop high performance, scalable web and mobile applications for analysis and visualization of data as well as large scale crop planning and management
• Develop tools to support internal data analysis and R&D

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• No farming/ agriculture knowledge required! 
• 3+ years of experience developing high performance, user-friendly web applications in a fast-paced, small team environment
• Significant experience with a mainstream technology.  We use the technologies listed below, but they are not a requirement.
• Excellent code quality and attention to detail. Must be passionate about avoiding technical debt
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Driven and strong sense for high quality user experience a plus
• Background in analysis and visualization of geo-spatial data a plus
• Mobile development experience is beneficial
• Passion to do something new and different with your hard-earned software development skills

TECHNOLOGIES USED

 Python, Ubuntu, PostgreSQL, AngularJS, CSS3, HTML5, AJAX, Django, Pyramid

To apply please go to the Granular online job application here

Senior Front End Software Engineer

Champaign, IL

Design and build out our web and mobile UI, creating great user interfaces for customer-driven data analysis and visualization.

WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON

• Become an expert with our front-end development stack, including AngularJS.
• Own the implementation of many user facing features.  We have many functional areas to build out would like our developers to become the topical experts and fully own those areas.
• Work directly with the design team to create a compelling user experience that is easy to use and fast to implement.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• No farming/ agriculture experience required! 
• 5+ years of experience developing user-friendly web UIs in a fast-paced, small team environment
• Significant experience with a mainstream technology.  We use the technologies listed below, but they are not a requirement.
• Excellent code quality and attention to detail. Must be passionate about avoiding technical debt.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Mobile development experience is beneficial
• Passion to do something new and different with your hard-earned software development skills

TECHNOLOGIES USED

AngularJS, CSS3, HTML5, AJAX, Pyramid, PostgreSQL

To apply please go to the Granular online job application here

Forcepoint has exciting opportunities in growth areas with an immediate need for Software Engineers & Senior Software Engineers to enhance capabilities of cyber products for security-conscious government & commercial customers at the Champaign, IL design center. Positions will be responsible for developing & testing new product capabilities, software development/build tools, software test infrastructure & operational support for cross-domain products including Linux & Android based trusted access thin-client & mobile solutions.

Ideal candidate are self-starters, working in a cohesive team environment, willing to grow & learn using many software development & operational tools to test, debug & support software for secure Linux desktop environments, IT operation/enterprise management, IP networking/routing and remote/virtual desktop deployments.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience developing desktop and/or web applications in production environments.

• Familiarity with software development in Linux/UNIX environments using a variety of programming and scripting languages including Python, C, C++, Java and/or bash.

• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking & related protocols (such as HTTP, FTP, SSH, IPSEC, TLS/SSL, and SMTP)

• Experience with version control technologies such as Subversion or GIT.

• US citizenship is required. 

Preferred Skills:

• Agile or Scrum development experience

• Integrating disparate software systems using open standards.

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems.

• Development experience in a distributed, parallel or clustered processing environment.

• Experience with virtual desktop redisplay technologies such RDP, Citrix Receiver, VMware Horizon View or Virtual Bridges VERDE.

• Experience with thin-client usage, management & development scenarios.

• Experience with Cisco or Microsoft VoIP/unified-communications & multi-media technologies

Forcepoint was created to empower organizations to drive their business forward by safely embracing transformative technologies – cloud, mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), and others – through a unified, cloud-centric platform that safeguards users, networks and data while eliminating the inefficiencies involved in managing a collection of point security products.

Our platform protects against threats from insider threats (accidental and malicious) as well as outside attackers, rapidly detect breaches, minimize “dwell time” – the period between compromise and remediation – and stop theft. With Forcepoint, organizations can protect users, networks and data in the cloud, on the road, and in the office. We simplify compliance, enable better decision-making and streamline security so that our customers can concentrate on what’s important to them.

​Forcepoint is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. 

Yahoo in Champaign is starting a new mobile developers team. This team will work on Moble applications and contrubute to a mobile platform.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Software Engineer to participate in building mobile platform or writting mobile applications. You will become a key contributor to functionality in our SDKs that are integrated with a vast array of mobile applications. 
You will expand your expertise in leading-edge mobile technologies as you solve challenging problems as part of a dedicated team that takes great pride in frequent deliveries of high-quality software. This is a terrific opportunity for software developers who wants to contribute to leading iOS or Android mobile platform.
 

Your Day

•  Work with a fun and enthusiastic team that has mobile first approach
• Solve challenging problems on ever evolving iOS platform.
• Work with cross-functional teams – Product, Backend, Automation
• Learn about new ad types and latest trends in mobile development
• Work in Agile environment with focus on product quality and stability
• Help in evolving our mobile strategy
   

You Must Have

• Bachelors or Masters degree in CS or related field with 6+ years of development experience
• Expertise in object-oriented software development
• Proven track record in software design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Capable of managing time well and working efficiently and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An app published on apple store is a plus
• Good experience in iOS or Android development is a plus