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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Design Engineer |
| Position Code: | 5200 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Applying effective analysis, design, programming and testing skills to the production of software systems. |
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Reports To
Principal Design Engineer. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Conducting (under guidance) analysis of project and software requirements as part of specific assigned work packages, in accordance with designated standards of methodology, style and quality.
Documenting location and accessibility of program requirements.
Developing (under guidance) software designs coding and testing according to specific work packages and project needs, in accordance with designated company standards of methodology, style and quality.
Using and promoting the creation and maintenance of company coding and design standards.
Performing technical tasks, including unit test functions, as required, to support the internal quality and control arrangements as defined by company policy and project requirements.
Participating in planning of assigned work packages to achieve prescribed objectives and reports on progress against this plan.
Carrying out patent searches for possible design infringements. Identifying areas of design that have potential to be patented.
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Key Skills
Good written and oral communications.
Problem identification and process management skills.
A demonstrated ability to perform work in a team environment in accord with established standards.
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Internal Contacts
All project staff in the company, company management. |
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External Contacts
Prime contractor and customer, sub-contractors and technical consultants. |
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Typical Experience
At least 1 year in software development. Tertiary qualifications in computer science, IT or electrical engineering (computing science major). |
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Other Comments
Alternate Title: Software Engineer. |
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