Principal Software Engineer

This position is in Owensboro, KY.  CMI, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of breath alcohol testing instruments in the U.S., Canada and around the world. CMI manufactures the Intoxilyzer brand of evidential and preliminary breath alcohol testing instruments CMI, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPD, Inc., also located in Owensboro, Kentucky. MPD, Inc. is 100% employee owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, (ESOP).

BROAD FUNCTION

Principal Software Engineer will design, implement and test software targeted for embedded systems in electronic instruments. Efforts will contribute directly to new instrument development as well as to modifications and support of existing instrumentation software. This position works closely with other engineers, technical support and sales team to meet customer demands. Position will instruct and mentor new engineers when they join the department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position will lead a software project from start to finish, including creating and updating project schedules, conducting design reviews, design and organization of sufficient testing mechanisms, and reporting to the Engineering Manager on the progress of their projects currently underway.

Software development for instrumentation built on embedded systems. C++/C# program development in conjunction with real time operating systems. Program in object-oriented programming design/method.

• Utilize software version control tools.
• Develop applications and SDKs for Windows CE/Mobile platform.
• Work directly with customers to develop product software specifications and requirements.
• Produce technical documentation including change log, source control documentation and technical references/bulletins.
• Produce end-user documentation including operator guides and help files.
• Design for support and manufacturability including assessment and inclusion of in-house manufacturing capabilities in design phase in order to reduce production costs.
• Position will be responsible at times for training engineers, technicians, service centers, and customers on the operation, feature sets, and specifications of our products.
• Solid written, oral and team communication skills.
• Ability to communicate plans, ideas and responsive to feedback.
• Travel when needed to customer and training events.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change to customer's needs and company processes.
• Other duties as assigned by management.