[Na-mic-project-week] 4 Job Openings at 2 Companies: Kitware, Medtronic

Fri Jan 10 11:21:32 EST 2014

Dear NA-MIC Project Week Participants,

There are currently 4 job openings that would be a good fit with many of you.  Two are at Kitware, and two at Medtronic. If you are interested, please contact the people listed with the job descriptions below.

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JOB 1, Kitware. Contact Stephen Aylward <stephen.aylward at kitware.com>
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING MACHINE LEARNING AND IMAGE ANALYSIS
Carrboro, NC

Kitware is seeking to hire highly skilled Research and Development
Engineers (R&D Engineers) for our data analysis efforts.  A passion
for C++ programming to solve challenging data analysis problems is
required.

Kitware collaborates on basic and applied research and development
projects that span all forms of data analysis and visualization.  Our
collaborators include the top universities from around the world,
national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car
manufacturers, oil and gas companies, financial institutes, and many
others.  Our efforts build upon our extensive C++ software libraries
as well as our expertise in a variety of synergistic disciplines
including machine learning, pattern recognition, medical image
analysis, visualization, informatics, and computer vision.

Nearly half of the R&D Engineers at Kitware have Ph.D.s in their
respective fields.  All of our R&D Engineers have a passion for C++
programming.  If you join our team, you will collaborate with
world-class coworkers and external researchers in the following ways:
●     Create next-generation, open-source software for mobile, tablet,
web, desktop, and supercomputing platforms.
●     Develop advanced visualization and analysis algorithms,
applications, and integrated systems that involve images from the
newest medical devices, videos from real-world scenarios, and
simulations generated by the largest supercomputers.
●     Deploy software applications and infrastructure that are used by
people, every day, around the world, to improve the world.

QUALIFICATIONS

●     Outstanding C++ skills
●     A passion for C++ programming and for developing and delivering
practical solutions to challenging data analysis problems
●     B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or a related field with
corresponding emphasis on scientific computing and good software
development practices
●     Exceptional communication skills
●     Grant writing and publication experience is a bonus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitware team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in
work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility.
Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package
includes a generous compensation plan, flexible working hours, six
weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short-
and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee,
drinks and snacks.

Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment
opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
age, veteran status, uniformed service member status, genetic
pre-disposition to any condition, physical or non-physical disability
or any other characteristics protected by law.

Apply at
https://www.smartrecruiters.com/kitware/72905906-research-and-development-involving-machine-learning-and-image-analysis

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JOB 2: Contact Stephen Aylward <stephen.aylward at kitware.com>
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER FOR BIOMEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION
Carrboro, NC

Kitware, Inc. is actively seeking talented software professionals to
develop state of the art biomedical imaging software applications.
Candidates will create, develop and improve leading edge imaging
software solutions in the context of an open-source and highly
collaborative development model.

Kitware collaborates on basic and applied research and development
projects that span all forms of data analysis and visualization.  Our
collaborators include the top universities from around the world,
national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car
manufacturers, oil and gas companies, financial institutes, and many
others.  Our efforts build upon our extensive C++ software libraries
as well as our expertise in a variety of synergistic disciplines
including machine learning, pattern recognition, medical image
analysis, visualization, informatics, and computer vision. By joining
our team you will participate in a dynamic work environment with
exceptionally talented co-workers committed to high quality
development practices and collaborate with esteemed researchers from
around the world.

QUALIFICATIONS

●     Masters degree or PhD. in computer science, biomedical
engineering, or a related field with emphasis in medical image
analysis and visualization
●     Outstanding C++ programming skills
●     Experience implementing biomedical analysis solutions such as:
image registration, segmentation, volume rendering, statistical
computing, visualization, etc.
●     Experience with related open-source toolkits and applications
such as ITK, VTK, Slicer
●     The ability to work well in a team
●     Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitware team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in
work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility.
Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package
includes a generous compensation plan, flexible working hours, six
weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short-
and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee,
drinks and snacks.

Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment
opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
age, veteran status, uniformed service member status, genetic
pre-disposition to any condition, physical or non-physical disability
or any other characteristics protected by law.

Apply at:
https://www.smartrecruiters.com/kitware/74408548-software-developer-for-biomedical-image-analysis-and-visualization

Additional jobs are posted at:
http://jobs.kitware.com/opportunities.html

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JOB 3 & 4: Medtronic (2 openings): Contact Andrew Bzostek <andrew.m.bzostek at medtronic.com>
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JOB TITLE:

Senior Systems Engineer

BUSINESS TITLE:

Senior Systems Engineer -  Algorithm Development

JOB CODE:

222790

PAY BAND:

96

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

DEPARTMENT:

Engineering

REPORTS TO:

Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Sr. Engineering Manager [Function: Advanced Development, Electrical, Mechanical, Software]

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Applies extensive technical expertise towards integrated system solutions of complex technical problems and provides solutions that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed without appreciable direction and with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for providing leadership in the development of cutting edge products used in the medical field.  Specific tasks include:

·   Designing, developing, testing and documenting software, mechanical, and electrical components and applications

·   Creating and improving complex algorithms associated with surgical navigation systems

·   Leading requirements gathering, estimating, and planning efforts

·   Provides expertise and leadership for performing hazards and failure analysis.

·   Interfacing with mechanical, electrical, systems, and test engineers

·   Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining, and supporting existing products

·   Supporting labs and surgical evaluations of products

·   Representing the company at industry trade shows and customer sites

·   Participating in and leading on-going professional development activities

·   Following Medtronic Navigation product development standards and practices.

·   Identifying and implementing process improvements

·   Willingness and ability to assume increased responsibility

·   Effectively leading development teams

·   Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

·   Performs other related duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED

·       B.S./B.A. in Engineering or similar related field
·       M.S. or Ph.D. degree preferred
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

·       5+ years of development experience with B.S./B.A.
·       3+ years of development experience with M.S./M.A.
·       0+ years of development experience with Ph.D
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

·       Strong knowledge of software design, development, debug and test practices
·       Experience with programming in C/C++
·       Algorithm development
·       Experience creating and prototyping new and innovative solutions
·       Strong oral and written communication skills
·       Strong leadership skills and mentoring capabilities
·       Ability to work in a team environment
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Experience in the medical device industry, specifically as related to Surgical Navigation
·       Expertise with algorithm design and understanding, as related to the registration, visualization, and processing of medical image modalities
·       Clinical experience and domain knowledge in at least one of the following surgical fields: cranial neurosurgery, spine, ENT, or orthopedics
·       Ability to provide creativity while solving complex problems without known solutions
·       Ability to quickly prototype new concepts and ideas
·       Ability to assess new technologies via comprehensive reviews of the state-of-the-art
·       Familiarity and experience working with Matlab, Linux, and scripting languages
·       Project management skills, including planning, estimation and requirements management
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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