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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.Â
• 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

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®

May
05

Pennsylvania added 3,800 high-tech jobs in 2008!

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

If you are in the high-tech industry Pennsylvania is the place to get a job!  Employers hired like crazy in 2008,  adding 3,800 net jobs in the high-tech industry, despite a recession!  Check out the recent article by Chris O’Toole for KeystoneEdge, May 2010. 

View the complete article from KeystoneEdge

Feb
23

IQ Inc. Wins Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award (small business category)!

By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Pittsburgh News, Press Release

It is truly an honor to be among such distinguished companies and to accept this award on behalf of IQ Inc.  At IQ, ethics is a core value.  Receiving this award is a testament to the entire organizations belief that strong ethics lead to success in business.  I am proud to say that each IQ employee continues to exemplify our high standards of ethical conduct. 

Thank you and Congratulations!

Barbara

Download the press release from IQ Inc.

Download the press release from the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals

View the article: Three Western Pennsylvania companies get ethics honors (PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW)

View the article: Ethical Decisions Applauded (PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW)

View the 9th Annual Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards Brochure

Jan
11

Barbara VanKirk Featured on Pittsburgh Business Radio!

By MikeD under Entrepreneurship, In The News, Press Release

Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. was recently featured on Pittsburgh Business Radio 1360AM WMNY.  The program, hosted by Ron Morris, ten time entrepreneur over his thirty five plus year career and founder of Pittsburgh Business Radio, focused on Ms. VanKirk’s entrepreneurial story and the development of IQ Inc.

Listen here

Download the press release

Jan
06

Happy New Year!

By MikeD under IQ Newsletter

Hoping that 2010 brings each of you happiness, good health and prosperity!  Check out IQ’s newest addition, IQ Ink, a new monthly newsletter which will include information about what’s going on at IQ, new hires, hot jobs, etc.  Happy 2010!

Download the newsletter

Dec
15

Barbara VanKirk named the Parental Stress Center’s 2009 Frieda G. Shapira Friend of the Family!

By MikeD under Awards, Press Release

Barbara VanKirk was named the Parental Stress Center’s 2009 Frieda G. Shapira Friend of the Family at the annual Family Celebration held on Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at the Parental Stress Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Download the press release

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