RFID Lab ALEC Developer (Undergrad)

$31,200 - $37,440/Yr

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

Full-time - Intern

Auburn, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The RFID Lab at Auburn University is seeking a motivated and skilled undergraduate student to join as an ALEC Developer. This role is designed for students passionate about software development, providing an opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic research environment. The developer will work on creating and maintaining web-based applications that enhance the lab's research activities, focusing on optimizing processes and improving efficiency for the ALEC team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications for data management, visualization, and research collaboration.
• Work closely with researchers to understand their software requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Participate in the design, testing, and deployment of new software features.
• Assist in the integration of computational tools and databases.
• Document and maintain software functionality.
• Ensure the robustness and reliability of web applications.
• Perform data collection and data analysis to investigate the performance of large-scale RFID deployments.
• Create reports for data presentation and customer communication.
• Evaluate the performance of RFID systems in retail stores and standard lab test environments.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot RF test equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills with experience in application development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python or Java).
• Experience working with databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage with non-technical team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of data visualization tools and libraries.
• Technically capable with the ability to quickly become familiar with hardware, software, processes, and new technologies.
• Basic knowledge of RF systems and computer networks.
• Preferred RFID experience.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to accommodate academic schedules.