Computer Specialist III, Software

IMDiversity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,715 - 138,441; Full time

Job summary

New York City Transit Authority in Queens, NY is seeking a Computer Specialist III (Software) to support test equipment and embedded software during acceptance testing. You will review documents, participate in design reviews, and help develop test plans and procedures for complex electronic assemblies.

The role requires strong programming, scripting and debugging skills, plus experience with LabVIEW, TestStand and NI hardware.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics testing equipment and interpretation of schematics.
• Ability to read diagrams and understand circuit designs for testing.
• Experience with Linux and scripting for automation and testing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform supportability analysis of electronic and electromechanical assemblies for test equipment.
• Review and report on documents and attend vendor design reviews; support acceptance testing.
• Develop test plans, execute fault insertion demonstrations, and document results.
• Develop procedures and programs for in-house automated test equipment platforms.

Skills

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Linux command line

Python scripting

Schematic reading

LabVIEW

TestStand

Education

Baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field + 2 years software experience

High school diploma + 6 years software experience

Education/experience equivalent with master's or 625 hours cert in programming

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Computer Specialist III, Software
Job ID: 16282
Business Unit: MABSTOA
Location: Queens, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Description

Title: Computer Specialist III (Software)

Department: NYCT

Authority: OA

Division/Unit: Electronics Maintenance (EMD)

Location: Electronics Maintenance (EMD)

Hours: 7AM-3PM

Compensation:

Computer Specialist 3 - OA

$122,715 - $138,441

MaBSTOA titles are represented by
TWU L 100

Reporting Manager (If Applicable):

Senior Director, Electronics Integration

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the supportability analysis of electronic and electromechanical assemblies associated with the Contractually obligated Test Equipment. The selected candidate will review, comment and report on documents, schematics and drawings; attend vendor design reviews; and participate in the acceptance testing and first article hardware and software.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to; the review, development and execution of test plans; problem resolution; execution and validation of fault insertion demonstrations.
• performance monitoring and software configuration compliance; assisting in the testing and debugging of hardware and embedded software within vendor supplied test equipment during the acceptance process and preparation of documentation for management of personnel and test procedure development. Using physical operating specifications and test parameters of circuit boards and higher order modules, test program software shall be written and integrated on a functional test platform to allow for functional testing and troubleshooting of electronic boards or modules.
• Additional responsibilities will also include the development of test procedures and test programs to be hosted on various in-house automatic test equipment platforms in support of the test equipment; full life cycle project management; hands-on installation, upgrade and testing of various bench test equipment platforms; liaise with various support and material vendors, inhouse maintenance groups and user departments and provide technical support and knowledge transfer (as required) to shop staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Computer Specialist III
  1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, mainframe development, mobile development, web development and design, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
  2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
• 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A master's degree in computer science or a related computer field, or certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of the required experience in "1" or "2" above.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other electronic testing devices
• Ability to calibrate equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure accurate testing
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues in electronic circuits and systems
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit design and operation
• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics
• Proficiency in using the Linux command line for file management, process monitoring, and system configuration
• Basic skills in managing user permissions, software installation, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl for automation and testing tasks.
• Understanding of programming fundamentals (e.g., loops, conditionals, functions) to write and modify scripts or code as needed; additionally National Instruments testing equipment. LabView and Test Stand