Summer English Composition and Literature Available!

Summer is an outstanding time to get an English composition or literature (VLPA) course. Several English courses, including two sections of English composition, still have lots of room. This is the last time for juniors and seniors to take 100-level comp. courses before Winter 2012! Instructor descriptions for the 200-level courses may be found at:

http://depts.washington.edu/engl/ugrad/schedule.php?qtr=3&year=2011

Engl. 111C: Composition: Literature (meets "C" requirement)
Full Term
SLN: 11140
M-TH 11:30-12:30

Engl. 131F: Composition: Exposition (meets "C" requirement)
Full Term
SLN: 11147
M-TH 11:30-12:30

Engl. 210: Medieval and Early Modern Literature, 400-1600 (meets VLPA requirement.)
A Term
SLN: 11156
M-TH: 10:50-1:00

Engl. 242B: Reading Fiction (meets VLPA and "W" course requirements)
A Term
SLN: 11159
M-TH 10:50-1:00

Summer Co-op Opportunities Still Available

Intermec Technologies
Summer – full-time
Everett, Washington
$16-20per hour
F1-visa eligible: NO
Application Deadline: June 9, 2011
Job Title:
Several openings: Computer Science, User Experience, Software Testing, Technical Writing, Industrial Design
Description:
TARGETED START DATE:
Targeted Start date June 20, 2011 or first opportunity

Intermec Technologies Corp. (NYSE: IN) has been recognized as best in class in Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) equipment, including mobile computers, radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, wireless barcode scanners, wired and wireless barcode printers and label media products worldwide for over forty years. Companies and governments around the world rely on Intermec's technologies and solutions to transform their inventory processes, drive competitive advantage, and meet complex asset management needs. As our global footprint expands, we have added cutting edge rugged mobile computing and printing and wireless capabilities to transcend the industry. In addition, our distinguished leadership team is renowned for growing an entrepreneurial culture that values our customers, collaborative teamwork and team excellence, which is unstoppable.

To apply for these jobs, log in to your eRecruiting account on the Co-op web page. http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/coop/index.html
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Pulsar Informatics Inc.
6-9 month co-op, could start immediately – full-time
Android Hardware/Software Engineering
Seattle (downtown)
EE & CSE
F1-visa eligible:
Application deadline: June 9, 2011

Description:
We're building a custom android device, and we're looking for a talented engineer excited about combining their skills with embedded hardware and software development. You'll be working with a senior engineer to evaluate a reference design, evaluate and modify an Android board support package, and write Android application code. You'll be involved in transitioning a product from prototyping into production. We're a small team looking for a motivated individual who can assume key responsibilities.

We're looking for someone who has:
Software development in Java, C#, or other high level language (as a bonus, if you've rolled your own Android app you could show us)
Embedded software development experience (enjoy the challenges of real-time, speed and memory sensitive design constraints)
Microprocessor circuit design (you like figuring out electrical schematics, and can read a bus timing diagram)
Strong attention to detail and a record of delivering results in a team with high responsibility

Term: intern/co-op 6 to 9 months (potential immediate start)
Location: downtown Seattle

Tell us why you'd be excited to join, and how you'd be the excellent choice!
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WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Summer – full-time
Database developer; SQL reporting
EE, CSE, preE
F1-visa eligible: YES
Application deadline: June 14, 2011

WatchGuard builds affordable, all-in-one network and content security solutions to provide defense in depth for corporate content, networks and the businesses they power. WatchGuard's award-winning extensible threat management (XTM) network security solutions combine firewall, VPN and security services to protect networks from spam, viruses, malware and intrusions. The new Extensible Content Security (XCS) appliances offer content security across e-mail and web combined with data loss prevention for complete content protection. WatchGuard extensible solutions scale to offer right-sized security for small businesses up to enterprises with 10,000+ employees. Since our founding in 1996, more than 600,000 WatchGuard signature red security appliances have been deployed worldwide. Today more than 15,000 dedicated partners back our products in 120 countries. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

RESPONSIBILITIES
WatchGuard is looking for current undergraduate or graduate student for a 2 month paid co-op. This position will report to the IT Development Manager and will support the generation of complex SQL database queries / reporting. The role requires the ability to analyze current software, understand business requirements through interviews with business stake holders, and the development of complex SQL queries to generate reports.
- Quickly and under limited direction, understand current complex SQL programs.
- Understand and extend current reports as required
- Interview and develop requirements for extensions and new reports within different organizations
- Develop well designed / documented software solutions
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NVIDIA
Fall – full-time
Various locations including Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX
Very competitive
F1-visa eligible: YES
Application Deadline: June 9, 2011
Job Title:
Several openings: Systems Software, Physical Design, Video Software, CUDA Software Developer, Design Testing, Parallel System Architecture, Build/Release, Diagnostic Software, Graphics System, etc.
Description:
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.
Industry:
Education/Academia - Early Childhd/Preschool, Engineering - Computer, Engineering - Electrical, Engineering - Other

Summer Job Opportunities with WashPIRG

Are you interested in working to expand Mt. Rainier National Park or end wasteful subsidies to harmful food products? Do you need a summer job? Would you like to earn $9-14/hour working with a group of fun people on issues you care about? A job with the Fund for the Public Interest might be just right for you!

We are staffing our campaign offices across the country this summer with smart, hard-working individuals who care about working towards positive social change. Staff typically earn $400-600 per week. We have many leadership opportunities available. Please apply online at www.jobsthatmatter.org or give us a call at 206-621-8334 for more information.

LabVIEW Training Course - Summer 2011

We are offering the LabVIEW training class again this Summer Quarter. Please visit the online registration if you are interested:

Registration:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/jmreina/136457

Syllabus:
http://www.seattletm.com/mytmContent/uwSum11_syllabus.pdf

Location and Time:
The lectures will take place in Sieg 232 on Mondays from 2:30pm-3:50pm. Lectures start the first week of the quarter (6/20). Enrollment is 45 seats. Lab sessions will be held Wednesdays from 2:30pm-3:50pm also in Sieg232.

Summary:
Nine Week Introductory LabVIEW course. Experience with data acquisition will be provided. CLAD certification exam offered during finals week after satisfactory completion of course. Special topic lectures will be provided at request.

Description:
This course will take you through the fundamentals of the LabVIEW environment in preparation to use it as a powerful T&M tool. Each week will have one 1.5 hr lecture and a follow-up homework assignment afterward to re-emphasize the lecture material.

At the end of the sessions, anyone who has completed eight or more sessions with satisfactory homework grades will be eligible to take the NI CLAD certification test. This test is normally $300, but NI is offering it for free given satisfactory completion of the course. Additionally, NI has been gracious enough to give top-performing students their own personal 'NI MyDAQ' for completion of this course and successful completion of the CLAD test.

IND E 351 Human Factors in Design: Summer 2011

ISE is offering a 4-credit Human Factors class this summer, TTh 2:20-4:30, which is open to all COE and ACMS students. There are no prerequisites, though a stats background would be helpful.

IND E 351 Human Factors in Design (4) Boyle
Engineering considerations of the abilities and limitations of the human aspect in the design of operational systems and components. Functional, psychological, physiological, and environmental considerations. Offered: Sp.

Microsoft: Senior Hardware Development Engineer (XBox 360)

Microsoft Career Site Requisition #: 744972

Group: Xbox Accessories

Location: Redmond, WA

Job Description:

Join the Xbox Accessories Group and make your mark on the coolest gaming platform. Our group designs, builds, and tests all of the Accessories for the Xbox 360, including the award winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Wireless Microphone, and Wireless Racing Wheel. We are looking for an experienced and creative electrical engineer who has a proven track record of managing and developing complex high volume consumer products.

Candidates should be self-motivated with a deep understanding of hardware and software system principles and the ability to lead others to implement hardware and embedded software across a variety of products and technologies.

The Xbox Accessory team is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to lead the release of new accessory products which meets high quality, tight schedule, and consumer-oriented cost targets. The qualified candidate will draw upon their experience in system design and electrical engineering to deliver world class high volume consumer products.

As the senior EE in the team, you will be responsible for all aspects of product-level hardware engineering related to product design. You will work with other in-house and contract engineers to define and document the product architecture, write technical specifications, lead design reviews, and manage development partners to deliver the final manufacturing-ready electrical design including DSP, microprocessors, analog circuitry, displays, user interfaces, and power subsystems. You will be responsible for following Microsoft’s product development processes and best practices.

Qualified candidates must have track record in designing and developing high volume consumer electronics products, from concept to manufacturing, Candidates should have a broad understanding of PC or game console architecture, extensive knowledge of hardware product development processes and quality requirements of consumer electronic products, good knowledge on hardware testing, and familiar with high volume manufacturing process and test.

As a senior member of the team, a successful candidate has effective written and oral communication skills, well-developed cross-organizational and project management skills, and excellent technical design knowledge.

Responsibilities include

· Lead hardware system architecture while working with a cross functional team to achieve optimal balance of project priorities relative to performance, extensibility, development cost, and product cost with focus on building robust, scalable solutions.

· Hardware selection and implementation (make vs. buy, microprocessor and DSP processor selection, custom ASICs, etc.)

· Firmware design and analysis

· Circuit design and analysis

Skills and Qualifications

· Demonstrated hardware engineering experience with microprocessor based systems and the ability to move from high level vision, to design implementation.

· Experience designing high volume consumer products including integration of hardware and firmware with computer interaction.

· Demonstrated experience in integrating with cross functional groups including ID, marketing, planning and user research.

· Excellent communication skills

· Demonstrated competencies in customer focused innovation, technical excellence, strategic insight, impact and influence across a product group or beyond, and passion for quality.

· Knowledge and experience with standard communication protocols such as USB or Bluetooth preferred

· BS in Electrical Engineering required and MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering preferred from a major university

· Minimum 15 years’ experience in hardware development and contributed to 5 - 7 product development cycles

· Must be enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven

· Position requires domestic and international travel

Sacha Sarieddine | Staffing Consultant | Interactive Entertainment Business Division | Microsoft Corp.

(425)704-8675 ext. 48675 | a-sachas@microsoft.com

Microsoft: Senior Hardware Test Architect (XBox 360)

Microsoft Career Site Requisition #: 751986

Group: Xbox Accessories

Location: Redmond, WA

Job Description:

Do you want to help the Xbox 360 Business and the Entertainment & Devices divisions grow to the next level? Would you like to work on bringing great Accessories to Microsoft’s newest gaming platforms? How about contributing to technology that touches everyone in the gaming ecosystem, mainly our end users? We need your help!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a key member of the Xbox 360 Accessories Test Team, your key responsibility will be to ensure that we are identifying and developing testing methodologies that lead to best practices and implement the most current methodologies. You will be responsible for the understanding of Product specific requirements and asking the appropriate questions to resolve any ambiguities. Drive quality across all disciplines, providing guidance, feedback, and suggestions to improve quality practices across an entire engineering team. As the Senior Validation Engineer/Architect you will be the Test Strategist for the organization and focused on defining the testing process and setting the test team up for continued success. This will require significant participation across our E&D business partners and internal engineering teams.

The ideal candidate should have 10 or more years of experience in hardware/software development and testing. As the Senior Validation Engineer/Architect, you should be able to provide guidance to other personnel and lead by example. Also required is an ability and willingness to learn while having fun in a fast-paced environment and a strong ability to think as the Customer in order to be able to empathize with their expectations. Excellent communication and leadership skills are a must, as you will be working closely with strong and established teams such as Development, Design Verification Engineering, Project Management and other Business partners both internal and external.

We are looking for a senior candidate with the following proven skills:

- The ability to think both strategically and tactically.

- The ability to effectively work and collaborate across groups and division boundaries.

- Passion for mentoring people from a technical point of view.

- An understanding of state of the art testing techniques and methodologies.

- An understanding of the Xbox 360 Accessories Ecosystem and customer needs is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of Engineering/Testing experience and a proven track record shipping quality hardware/software.

Strong problem solving, communication both written and verbal and interpersonal skills.

Strong Statistical/Analytical background.

A passion for testing and driving quality upstream.

Solid foundation in testing methodologies and automation strategies needed.

Advanced capabilities in a few of the following areas preferred: Labview, C, C++, C#, Robotics, Accelerometers.

A BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience and knowledge in the following areas is a plus:

RF Design

Digital Design

RF test

Electrical test

Functional test

Regulatory compliance

SW/HW system integration

Environmental test

Manufacturing test

Test Equipment Operation

USB

Bluetooth

802.11

802.3

Sacha Sarieddine | Staffing Consultant | Interactive Entertainment Business Division | Microsoft Corp.

(425)704-8675 ext. 48675 | a-sachas@microsoft.com