Junior Java Developer Jobs in Ames, IA (NOW HIRING)

As an employee-owned and operated company at DISTek Integration, we provide the best total solution to solve our client’s biggest challenges in the software development lifecycle of electronic control systems found in mobile equipment within industries such as agriculture, construction, and mining. We partner with our clients to design smarter, safer, and more sophisticated machines and their electronic systems. As experts in our core competencies of Modeling & Simulation, Embedded Software Development, and SIL/HIL simulators, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions to complex problems targeting the off and on-highway vehicle markets. With several offices throughout the upper Midwest area, we can support our clients throughout the United States and those all over the globe.

We have two openings for a Software Engineer and a Test Engineer. These positions are located in Pella, IA and West Des Moines, IA. DISTek offers competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and a full range of benefits. This position will report to the VP of Engineering. Please join us for an exciting and challenging career that a growing, high-technology company can offer!

• Responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software for electronic products for environmental vehicles.
• Integrating software in an Agile team setting using continuous integration tools.
• Record and track software bugs to closure.
• Investigate and resolve software issues promptly.
• Ensuring quality software and electrical components are developed for off-highway vehicles and vehicle parts.
• Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and C to develop embedded software.
• Interfacing with stakeholders to develop and meet requirements.
• Identify and recommend potential solutions or process improvements for the team.

• Responsible for troubleshooting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
• Creating and executing test strategies based on requirements.
• Performing analysis and creating comprehensive test reports based on testing results.
• Analyze CAN logs to search for inconsistencies.
• Ensuring quality software and electrical components are developed for off-highway vehicles and vehicle parts.
• Utilizing tools such as Simulink, Veristand, Speedgoat, and NI LabVIEW software solutions to control HIL systems.
• Interfacing with customers to help develop and meet requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience with Simulink.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with C, C++, or Python.
• Knowledgeable about software programming processes and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with HIL (Hardware in the Loop) or SIL (Software in the Loop) testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or software Engineering.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment.
• Knowledge of software communication protocols.
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems, schematics, and electronic hardware.
• Experience debugging in an embedded systems environment.
• Experience working with CAN (J1939).

• Previous experience in the off-highway industry.
• Experience working with continuous integration tools and software repositories.
• Knowledge of ISOBUS.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge with others.

Don't meet every single requirement? At DISTek we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role or DISTek as a company, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have open.

DISTek Integration, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.