R&D AI Software Engineer / End-to-End Machine Learning Engineer / RAG and LLM

Making a difference: Digital Cheetah has provided cutting edge volunteer and member management solutions to some of the largest not-for-profits ( https://www.digitalcheetah.com/clients/) in the world for 24 years. We strive to create an exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment. Join a team of dedicated industry veterans with vast experience on the forefront of technology innovation to build software with a purpose. Description: This is a full-time, remote position open for immediate hire. As a member of our implementations team, you will work with external clients and internal team members to make a real difference for leading non-profits throughout the world. Following an agile methodology, you will manage the account relationship with clients through an interactive requirement gathering process, project planning, monitoring project workflow, and managing client expectations and scope. You will have exposure to a wide variety of roles, challenges, and technologies and will have the opportunity to learn best practice skills in an expanding company with numerous possibilities for personal and career advancement. Remote Position: Our team works remotely using Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, JIRA, Confluence, and other collaboration tools. Job Responsibilities: Day-to-day project management to ensure on-time delivery by applying Agile theory, practices, and rules in a matrix-managed scrum environment. Manage internal and external communication, improves transparency, and effectively disseminates information between teams. Facilitate and perform requirements gathering and discovery for new projects. Build an efficient and trusting scrum environment with an emphasis on problem solving; facilitate discussion, conflict resolution, decision making, and getting the work done. Manage client expectations by building relationships; communicating project status and open issues; preparing reports; conducting planning and retrospective meetings; discovering future feature enhancements. Implement solutions by monitoring project progress; tracking action items; conducting design and implementation reviews; examining, researching, and resolving issues; escalating issues to designated personnel; identifying work process improvements. Assist in removing roadblocks, impediments, and assures work is proceeding according to schedule. Generate development tickets in JIRA for feature requests, bug fixes, and enhancements from our clients to our internal development team. Manage the UAT process with the client including troubleshooting UAT findings and working with appropriate resources to resolve them. Facilitate a seamless handoff to the product support team once a project launches. Participate in the following sprint ceremonies: Release Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo and Retrospectives. Provide product advice, best practice consulting, and product demonstrations to clients. Job Qualifications: Project Management, Client Relationship Management, General Consulting Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Technical Understanding, Teamwork, Problem Solving. Manage time well and handle multiple projects simultaneously. High attention to detail. Flexible and open to learning new things. Solid client communication required. Work well in collaborative team environment. Comfortable using technology and explaining it to others. Creative and efficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are a must. Familiarity with Agile development environment is a plus. Apply Online: https://www.digitalcheetah.com/client-liaison/

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results. We are looking for a dynamic Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team.  The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will manage, monitor, and optimize our clusters on Kubernetes. Together, we’re accelerating our clients’ digital transformation through the building and deployment of data-driven, scalable AI solutions.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of our Kubernetes clusters and Cloud Infrastructure. Responsibilities: Monitor and Manage Kubernetes Clusters: Ensure the stability, health, and scalability of Kubernetes Clusters, deploying applications and services on Kubernetes Kubernetes Management: Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on Kubernetes clusters. Maintain Helm charts, manage services, and ensure resource allocation for optimal cluster performance Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work with leading Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to set up, configure, and manage infrastructure resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up monitoring solutions, define alerts, and manage the incident response process for any issues related to Jenkins, or Kubernetes clusters Automate Infrastructure Processes: Build automation tools for scaling, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development, services, and operations teams to ensure a seamless integration between application development and infrastructure Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems follow best practices in terms of security and compliance with relevant regulations. This includes role-based access, encryption, and automated vulnerability scanning Requirements: Active Secret Clearance is required Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related discipline A minimum of two(2) years of experience working with on-premise and off-premise cloud environments Experience with AWS, Azure and / or GCP Ability to program (structured and OOP) using one or more high-level languages, such as Python, Java, C/C++, Ruby, and JavaScript Experience with distributed storage technologies such as NFS, HDFS, Ceph, and Amazon S3, as well as dynamic resource management frameworks (Apache Mesos, Kubernetes, Yarn) Proactive approach to identifying problems, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement Agile/Scrum experience CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $136,000 - $170,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.  CATHEXIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting@cathexiscorp.com.

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. Machine Control Software Engineer Job Label: Machine Control Software Engineer-2025 Are you a Software Engineer with in-depth programming experience in one programming technology?  Have you developed and maintained machine interface and machine control software? Are you looking for a consistently challenging opportunity with an industry leading, global manufacturing company that is thriving? For over thirty years, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) has been combining sophisticated control systems with friction welding technology to create the world's leading automated friction welding equipment, friction welding technology and friction welding services. Our custom engineered solutions have served companies around the globe by solving their part joining and manufacturing problems in the most efficient way possible. Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) remains a family-owned South Bend, IN headquartered business which is currently operated by the 4th generation of the family.  MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia and a majority-owned facility in India. Leveraging the outstanding MTI reputation and our strong customer relationships, MTI has developed a significant global presence as provider of critical friction welding solutions for Aerospace / Astrospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas and Mining industries and boasts customers such as NASA, Boeing and large tier 1 automotive suppliers such as Rolls-Royce.  We are known as an independent, nimble, and fast responding partner for customized solutions. With over 250 global employees MTI generates over $40M in annual sales.  There are three main branches of the business: Friction Welding Machine Build, Resistance Welding in Europe and Contract Friction Welding.  If you would be new to South Bend, IN, please visit http://www.southbendin.gov to learn more about our vibrant and engaging community. MTI is a EOE/Affirmative Action and Drug Free Workplace. As a Machine Control Software Engineer for MTI, you will work with a multi-disciplined engineering team of Controls, Mechanical, and Fluid Power Engineers to provide a variety of machine control and machine interface solutions for industry titans that drive the world economy and lead technical advancements including: NASA, Honeywell, Boeing, Pratt and Whitney, and GE. This is an opportunity to bring together your years of experience and intimate programming knowledge to state-of-the-art, custom-engineered solid-state joining & welding solutions and equipment! Our Machine Control Software Engineer is based in South Bend, Indiana and has as a primary responsibility the development, documentation, integration and maintenance of control software for Friction Welding Machines. The software scope spans low-level device drivers through end-user HMI development and implementation.  An extensive background and demonstrated programming experience is necessary to interpret customer requirements and specifications and develop the technical requirement for the software and documentation needed.   This position designs and implements user interfaces and control software for manufacturing machinery.  This position also assists Controls Engineers as necessary with machine start-up, interface software commissioning, software de-bug and operational readiness of the machines.  Another key responsibility is the architecture and programming conventions of new software applications and active involvement in the improvement process for existing architecture and programming conventions.  Additionally, this position is relied upon to develop, advocate for and maintain programming techniques, standards, verification and validation methods. Therefore,  strong communications skills are critical in this role so that effective technical support to customers, Service Technicians and machine build and installation personnel is provided. Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is an ISO 9001 registered company, we also provide contract services at our 65,000 facility in South Bend, IN.   This important role strives to achieve success by following MTI’s Core Values: Purposeful Innovation, MTI Family Company, Stellar Reputation, Customer Intimate, Supported Accountability, and An Environment Where You Are Expected to Contribute and Grow. Location: South Bend, IN The Challenge: MTI is a company in significant growth, and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. MTI is looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals. Job Type: Full-time                      This is not a remote position.  This position requires your onsite presence. Required Skills and Competencies   Experience with designing and developing WPF applications in the MS Visual Studio environment. Experience using XML within WPF applications in the MS Visual Studio environment. Experience with Industrial machine HMI development in a .NET framework environment. Strong background in object-oriented programming in a .NET framework environment. Experience with designing and specifying HMI software using UML. Experience with developing multi-threaded Windows applications. Experience with developing and interfacing C++ DLLs in .NET framework environment Strong working knowledge of streaming concepts. Experience with streaming using the of UDP protocol. Experience developing software deployment packages. Understanding of Distributed Real-Time Control Systems (DCS, SCADA)  Understanding of Hardware Abstraction Design and Implementation  Understanding of Motion Control of motors, actuators, etc.  Experience with Data Acquisition (DAQ, sensors, calibration, etc.)  Understanding of PLCs (functionality, communications, programming, tags, etc.)  Machine Networking (Ethernet, TCPIP, bus protocols (Modbus, Profibus, etc.), IoT, etc.)  Experience with Source Control using Subversion (SVN), GitLab Must have excellent communication skills Must possess good documentation methods and practices. The ability and willingness to learn new processes Must be eligible to work in the US permanently Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards.   Preferred Skills or Competencies   Experience with Windows based Real-Time Graphics development Hydraulic controls experience MATLAB programming experience PLC programming experience Linux familiarity Data Acquisition systems programming experience Working knowledge of Signal Processing concepts and procedures. Working knowledge of PID Control fundamentals   Benefits: 401(k) matching Health Insurance: both High-Deductible HealthCare Plans and PPO available H.S.A. (for HDHP) Dental insurance Flexible working schedule Life insurance Paid time off, new hires receive 20 days per year 10 paid holidays Paid short term disability Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary uniform service EV charging station for employees Schedule: Day shift To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by HireMojo. Apply for this job https://app.hiremojo.com/mojo/ce/504921129/Manufacturing-Technology-Inc/Indiana/South-Bend/Software-Engineer?sourceType=9 Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the recruiting team for decisions on next steps. Related Keywords: C, C++, WPF, VB, .NET Framework, .Net, programmer, software engineering, machine control, software engineer, machine diagnostic, heavy machinery, machine tools, HMI, flow charts, sequence of operations, controls, control systems, user interface, PLC

Product Strategy Leader - Specialty Foods 5-8 years of experience to lead product strategy in the fast-paced food & beverage and consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is required Salary is up to $132,000 A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Food Science, etc) is necessary No remote as this is a 100% onsite position Full-time, permanent W-2 employee Full benefits No relocation Located in the Jefferson, Wisconsin area This full-time, permanent Product Strategy Leader career opportunity is at a rapidly growing manufacturing company that treats its employees exceptionally well. Many employees stay at the employer their entire career. The company is very employee-oriented and family-oriented. Employees are trained well and set up for success. Safety is always a top priority. The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate should include the following: Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial concept to successful commercialization and post-launch analysis Translate consumer insights and market trends into compelling product strategies and roadmaps Act as the central hub between cross-functional teams (Operations, Marketing, Sales, and R&D) to ensure seamless alignment and communication Manage all aspects of packaging design and execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards Drive product performance by tracking key metrics such as sales, margins, and market share to inform future strategies Requirements The background of the successful candidate must include the following: 5-8 years of product management experience, with demonstrated success leading multiple full product lifecycles Strong knowledge of CPG trends, food safety regulations, and data-driven decision-making Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and analytical tools A solid work history A US citizen or Green Card holder

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. We are seeking an experienced IBM i Application Development Manager to direct our IT team based at our main office in Anderson, California. This position is not remote and requires living in the surrounding areas. The successful applicant requires current authorization to work in the United States as Sierra Pacific does not provide a Visa sponsorship. Sierra Pacific is a family-oriented company where employees are respected, integrity is valued, and a strong work ethic is recognized and rewarded. We seek qualified IT professionals to become a valued members of our IT team that takes pride in effectively responding to business needs and directly contributing to the success of the company. About the Position Manage, motivate, and effectively supervise a team of Application Developers on the IBM i (Power Systems) platform Effectively discern user and business needs, translate those needs to actionable requirements, and communicate realistic expectations Engage with team members and end users to solicit collaboration, facilitate productivity, and clarify program intent Identify and schedule work to meet company priorities and goals Partner with other IT department managers to coordinate project activities and promote a team environment Utilize business and technology experience to solve problems and innovate diverse software solutions Provide technical support, mentorship, training, and cross-training for team members Collaborate, maintain heightened awareness, and ensure commitment to support of all security and compliance requirements and cyber response plans Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences of various levels within the Company Participate in staffing decisions Test, troubleshoot, and program as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Application Development, or related Computer Science program 3 years’ project lead or management/supervisory experience 5 years’ experience with RPG IV / ILE RPG in a business environment Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships Experience in manufacturing and wood products is highly preferred Demonstrated sense of urgency and commitment to achieve efficient and accurate results Independently motivated, detail-oriented, and able to maintain focus on long-term projects Proven problem-solving and time-management skills Committed to the highest levels of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to: Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources PO Box 496011 Redding, CA 96049 (866) 378-8001 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $135,000 to $195,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture. The Security Engineering Manager will lead the evolution of our cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and operations. This role bridges strategic and tactical domains – collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business stakeholders, oversee enterprise security architecture (both Cloud and on-prem), manage security engineering team, and optimize security operations (including an outsourced SOC). This is a strategic role designed for a seasoned security expert with a proven ability to manage teams, architect complex solutions, and influence across departments. The successful candidate must be strategic while also comfortable at tactical level, with both leadership and hands-on responsibilities. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to the IT leadership team on emerging threats, investment priorities, and security posture. Set and track KPIs, KRIs, OKRs, and metrics to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with Infrastructure and Operations, Enterprise Applications, Application Development, and Enterprise Data teams to embed security into their processes. Present to executive stakeholders and help translate technical risk into business impact. Serve as the security SME in enterprise projects and technology investments, including tool evaluations, acquisitions, and divestitures, including strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment. Security Architecture & Engineering Define and drive the enterprise security architecture roadmap across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and Operational Technology (OT). Lead the design and implementation of security controls, frameworks, and reference architectures. Oversee architecture reviews, and secure-by-design practices across the organization. Ensure baseline security measures are implemented and monitored (e.g., hardening, patching, zero trust, segmentation). Manage integration and ongoing optimization of security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, IAM, PKI, DLP). Identity & Access Management (IAM) Lead the Security Engineering function responsible for Identity and Access Management Architect and enhance enterprise IAM strategy including RBAC, PAM, MFA, SoD, and JML lifecycle. Drive IAM policy creation and enforcement across service, privileged, and user accounts. Guide the definition of IAM operating models, access certification processes, and automation of identity governance. Security Operations & Incident Response Oversee day-to-day security operations including SOC management (outsourced), SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR/XDR, and threat detection and response. Collaborate with the SOC to improve detection rules, reduce false positives, and ensure robust incident detection and response capabilities. Plan and oversee penetration testing, forensic analysis, and incident investigations. Governance, Risk, & Compliance Align security architecture and operations with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. Partner with the GRC and Audit teams to ensure technical controls support broader compliance and risk. Coordinate with the GRC team to support policy development, risk assessments, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning. Requirements Physical Activities: The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with increasing leadership responsibility, with at least 4+ years direct people management in technical security teams. Extensive experience in security architecture, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, M365), and enterprise security tools. Strong command of at least 3 of the following core security domains: IAM, SIEM, vulnerability management, network security, DevSecOps, and incident response. Experience leading or managing an outsourced SOC or MDR provider. Proven leadership in security engineering and operations in a hybrid (cloud/on-prem) environment. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Advanced degree (e.g., MS in Cybersecurity) is a plus. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect, or CEH. Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, various IAM and Vulnerability Management Tools. Familiarity with security control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead across functions and influence executive stakeholders. Experience in Zero Trust architecture and OT security a big plus. Salary range for this position is $111,000 - $165,000 depending on experience Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.