Library Technical Assistant Jobs in Burlington, VT

Ascension - HQ
Shelburne, Town of, VT 05482, USA

Compensation Range: $70.000.00 - $95,000.00

AT NDI, THE WORK YOU DO HERE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Every day, we help shape the future of healthcare. We design and build 3D tracking systems that equip medical devices with advanced spatial navigation technology, delivering greater accuracy, performance, and confidence in procedures where precision is critical. Since 1981, we’ve partnered with leading OEMs and research institutes to push the boundaries of surgical navigation. Our optical and electromagnetic technologies are trusted in procedures ranging from orthopedics and spine surgery to cardiac interventions and radiation therapy.

Whether you're designing systems, supporting customers, or enabling the teams behind them, your work matters. It brings clarity to healthcare and helps improve outcomes for patients around the world.

THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our R&D team in the development of embedded systems for use in medical devices and simulations. You will be responsible for the design and development of multiple GUI-based software utilities, data processing libraries, and other innovative solutions as required. As part of a cross-functional R&D group, you will also create tools for use by the internal NDI design team. The successful candidate will be highly organized, results-driven and effective at software design, implementation and testing. The successful candidate will be joining our team of professionals at the Northern Digital Inc office located in Shelburne, Vermont.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Requirements & Specifications
• Engage with internal customers to gather, clarify, and document application requirements.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software architects, and developers to define and maintain software specifications.
• Design & Development
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following NDI’s internal development standards.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with design control and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
• Contribute to architectural decisions and propose innovative solutions.
• Production Support
• Provide day-to-day technical support for manufacturing and test operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues impacting production lines and test stations.
• Develop tools, scripts, and utilities to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production engineers to implement software updates and enhancements without disrupting operations.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests; support test-driven development where applicable.
• Participate in peer code reviews and actively improve code quality.
• Assist in defining and maintaining automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integration & Deployment
• Integrate applications with embedded systems and ensure seamless functionality.
• Support deployment processes and collaborate with operations for release management.
• Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain and upgrade existing software applications used in production.
• Analyze recurring issues and implement long-term solutions to improve reliability.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Produce and maintain technical documentation to meet design control and audit requirements.
• Ensure traceability of requirements, design, and testing artifacts.
• Communicate technical decisions and progress to stakeholders in clear, non-technical language.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Professional Development
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to team learning.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C++, Python) and software development.
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD tools, and automated testing frameworks.

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS:

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Good organizational skills.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being.
• Company-wide bonus program and regular salary reviews.
• Competitive pay with a 4% 401k match to help you plan for the future.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares to help you invest in and benefit from our growth.
• Three weeks of vacation start, plus a paid holiday shutdown in December to recharge before the New Year!
• Professional and personal development support designed to foster your continuous growth and career advancement.
• Work where your contributions are valued - as a multi-year winner of Best Places to Work in Vermont Employers
• Part of a growing global company with offices in Waterloo, Vermont, Germany, and Hong Kong.
• Conveniently located in popular Shelburne, Vermont and 45 minutes to the ski and snowboard resorts of the Green Mountains.
• 20 minutes to Burlington, Vermont International Airport and 15 minutes to the shores of Lake Champlain and the Burlington Surf Club.
• Located in a campus like setting that includes courtyard, large outdoor areas, skylights, and ample parking.
• Steps away from Shelburne Museum which hosts frequent festivals and a summer concert series.

If you’re looking to join a collaborative and curious team—guided by integrity, bold thinking, and a commitment to doing things right—this could be the team for you. We believe in supporting one another and working together to find creative solutions. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven by work that truly makes a difference.

Quality Requirements:

NDI is committed to achieving excellence in our Quality activities, which is dependent upon the processes, practices and employees of NDI. Our objective is to maintain a Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, the US FDA Quality System Regulation as well as any additional regulatory requirements of the markets in which our products are sold. Employees of NDI are instrumental to our compliance efforts, and are required to understand and comply with the QMS.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Bachelors or better in Software Engineering or related field.

hands-on experience coding and software design

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