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Jan
05

2010 IQ Inc. Holiday Party

By Scott under IQ Newsletter

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out for the 2010 IQ Inc. holiday party at Atria’s Restaurant & Tavern here in Murrysville. We hope you all had a wonderful and joyful holiday season!

Oct
29

Pittsburgh Named Best City to Move to in America

By MikeD under Employment/Job Search Articles, In The News, Job Search Resources, Pittsburgh News, Uncategorized

Pittsburgh named #1 city to move to in America!

http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/best-cities-to-move-to-in-america.html

Oct
13

NEW – C++ Developer (Robotics) Opportunity!

By MikeD under Job Openings

C++ Developer (Robotics):

US Citizenship required

Responsibilities:
• Software developer on a team of software, electrical and mechanical engineers developing robotic systems.
• Support a common robotic platform architecture that is used on unmanned ground vehicles.�
• Perform subsystem definition, preliminary and detailed design, design implementation, subsystem and system integration, and testing for a subsystem.
• Participate in software requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and software acceptance reviews.
• Research problems discovered by quality assurance or product support and develop solutions to the problem.

Requirements:
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent plus 3 years experience
• Experience developing C++ applications in a Linux environment
• Strong software development skills
• Experience in real-time, robotics, instrumentation, data collection and analysis
• Experience in developing sensor models, sensor simulation, and /or integration with a simulation environment
• Experience designing, developing, and testing software interfaces to various sensors (IMU, LADAR, RADAR, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Pluses:
• M.S. in Robotics, Computer Science or equivalent plus 4 years experience
• Experience developing software algorithms for hardware systems
• Knowledge of UML, OOA/OOD
• Experience using software development tools such as configuration control, bug tracking, code reviews, unit testing, process automation
• Experience in software development for military applications
• Experience with JAUS / AS-4 versions 3.2, 3.3 and / or 4.0
SLAM – Simultaneous Localization and Mapping a plus!

Contract to hire opportunity. Located in Pittsburgh, PA.

To apply for this position please email your resume to Resume@IQ-Inc.com or visit the Job Openings section of our website

Oct
04

NEW – Configuration Management Lead Opportunity!

By MikeD under Job Openings

Configuration Management Lead:

Unable to transfer/process Visas

Responsibilities:
• Oversight and coordination of integration technical processes applied to a program/project. Includes:
o Integration System Engineering Process, including integration strategy and planning
o Development of project – level Configuration Management Plan
o Configuration Management
o Requirements Management
o Integration Test Strategy and Testing Process
o System Design process,
o Verification and Validation process
o Human Factors Engineering process
o Licensing support
• Training and communications for application ISEP and integration processes/plans to the project.
• Collecting process related metrics and reviewing/communicating them to the ISEL and project management.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Configuration Management experience.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external staff.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Contract to hire opportunity. Located in Pittsburgh/Cranberry, PA.

To apply for this position please email your resume to Resume@IQ-Inc.com or visit the Job Openings section of our website

Oct
04

NEW – Hardware & Software Test Engineer Opportunity!

By MikeD under Job Openings

Hardware & Software Test Engineer:

Responsibilities:
• Verify test item operates as designed. Provide technical expertise in testing and testing methods.
• Develop test plans, test specifications and test procedures based on design requirements and specifications.
• Identify and provide estimates for duration of and material requirements for testing activities.
• Define hardware and software testing configurations and operating environments necessary to conduct defined test activities.
• Document results of functional and integrated tests on hardware and software for components, modules, assemblies and systems. Review test results with design engineering.
• Provide assistance to test technicians on test setups and execution according to test plans and procedures.
• Specify and evaluate test equipment and tools used during testing.
• Perform troubleshooting on test anomalies/test failures.
• Perform Regression analysis/Regression testing.

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years experience.
• Distributed Control System (DCS) background and experience.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation DCS platform or equivalent DCS experience.
• Strong Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of I&C projects utilizing DCS in Power Plants or other heavy industrial industries.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Able to travel as required.

Contract to hire opportunity. Located in Pittsburgh/Cranberry, PA.

To apply for this position please email your resume to Resume@IQ-Inc.com or visit the Job Openings section of our website

Oct
04

NEW – HMI Developer Opportunity!

By MikeD under Job Openings

HMI Developer:

Responsibilities:
• Develop human machine interfaces in plant control room; develop screens used directly by plant operators.

Requirements:
• Ability to design, implement, and test user interface applications
• Experience in a plant operations environment a plus.
• Engineering/Computer Science degree preferred, but completion of a Nuclear Power Plant Program or training in a specific nuclear plant program acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Must have understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Ovation tools a plus.

Contract to hire opportunity. Located in Pittsburgh/Cranberry, PA.

To apply for this position please email your resume to Resume@IQ-Inc.com or visit the Job Openings section of our website

Jun
14

Smarty pants! Pittsburgh’s labor force is one of the most educated in the country!

By MikeD under In The News, Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh’s under 45 work force, remains one of the most educated in the country, as measured by the percentage of younger workers who have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to U.S. Census data compiled by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social and Urban Research. Check out the complete article by Bill Toland, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 2010.

View the complete article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May
20

Barbara VanKirk Emcee at 2010 Winners’ Circle Awards Luncheon!

By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Pittsburgh News

Barbara VanKirk, President & Owner of IQ Inc, and the 2009 ATHENA Award® Winner emceed the 15th Annual Winners’ Circle Luncheon, held on Wednesday, May 19th 2010 at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Congratulations to all of the winners!!!

Marisa Yaniszeski (Owner, PKSA Karate – Greensburg) – YWCA Rising Star Award
Meagan Bilik DeFazio, Esq (Associate, Loughran, Mlakar & Bilik) - Award for Community Service
Bridgeway Capital, (Mark Peterson, President & Angel Marschik, Senior Loan Officer) – Seton Hill Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Carol Fox, MD (Interim Chief Medical Officer, Excela Health) – ATHENA Award®