Research Assistant Software Developer Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Are you looking for a position that provides you the environment and support to explore innovative ideas?  Do you seek a position where you can apply your academic knowledge to real world applications? If this sounds like the flexibility and satisfaction you seek, consider applying today to become a Product Software Engineer with us at Vibration Research.

Vibration Research (VR) is a family owned and operated, global corporation headquartered in West Michigan. At VR, we lead the vibration control system industry with innovative solutions and customer service second to none. Advanced hardware capabilities combined with powerful, user-friendly software make VR controllers the premier choice for companies and testing labs around the globe. Our diverse customer base ranges from small facilities to Fortune 500 companies.

We are seeking an analytical, team player who has an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative problem-solving skills to join our highly intelligent engineering team. As a Product Software Engineer, you will report directly to our Software Development Manager and will be working on ObserVIEW. 

As a Product Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and write C# and/or C++ code using Test-Driven Development Techniques. 

• Follow established software development lifecycle process. 

• Develop user friendly software to support Vibration Research's advanced hardware capabilities. 

• Develop software after evaluating information needs, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, and investigating problem areas as assigned. 

• Learn and apply agile development methodologies, contribute to development meetings, ask questions to clarify requirements, help to deliver working increments of software each sprint. 

• Follow the established development lifecycle process. 

• Complete assigned tasks including analyzing task and brainstorming how to solve. Work with internal team to understand customer specifications and develop the code to meet those expectations. 

• Follow the direction of experienced coworkers to contribute to solving the problem together. 

• Provide system and program documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments as needed. 

• Write automated tests that ensures good test coverage. Everyone should be able to take functional tasks, review, and complete functional testing. Confirm system and program operation by conducting rigorous testing. 

• Document work done by using software planning/collaboration tools 

• Assist in documentation of released software for the sales and support team. 

We believe a Product Software Engineer will be successful if they are equipped with the following:

•  Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology or equivalent experience required 
• 1-4 years of software development experience required 

• Knowledge of C# or C++ 

• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information 

• Highly effective technical and analytical skills and sound judgement 

• High attention to detail and quality focus  

• Ability to collaborate and foster teamwork 

• Knowledge of software design, development fundamentals and process, requirements definition, software and system documentation, testing, debugging, and performance tuning 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• General programming skills 

At VR, our team works hard but we also like to have fun.  We treat our team of highly talented and passionate employees very generously.  Many opportunities are provided for our employees to grow professionally in an innovative, team-based environment that is results oriented and comfortable.  We also come together weekly for team lunches on Fridays, have a gym on-site, and offer generous bonuses.  If you have a passion for software engineering and an interest in applying that passion in the sound and vibration fields, submit your resume consideration.  We look forward to talking with you about our Product Software Engineer
position! 

For more information about VR, please visit us at www.vibrationresearch.com.