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Very few people can say they play a part in something totally new, totally exciting, totally effective. But everyone at Lucas Systems can say that.

Lucas Systems is a rapidly growing provider of voice solutions for manufacturing and distribution. Our solution, Jennifer™, is in use at a broad range of companies including food service, grocery, consumer products, healthcare, retail, wine and spirits distribution and manufacturing. Companies like CVS, Kraft, and OfficeMax rely on our technology, every day, to increase the accuracy and productivity of their warehouse operations

Fast Facts

  • Founded in 1998, Lucas Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Sewickley (about 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh).
  • Our customer base, revenues and profitability have grown consistently and rapidly since our inception.
  • We are run by a team of process and software engineers and operations managers with over 20 years’ experience implementing voice-directed solutions in warehousing and manufacturing environments.
  • Our solutions are installed in over 200 distribution facilities across 47 states and throughout the world. Our customers include CVS Pharmacy, Kraft Nabisco, three separate divisions of Cardinal Healthcare, OfficeMax, Shaw’s Supermarkets, C&S Wholesale Grocers, and three of the five largest wine and spirits distributors in the US. We have a 100% success and customer satisfaction rate with our customers.

Working at Lucas
The Lucas Systems culture has been as carefully managed as our growth and our products. We believe in what we do, as much as we believe in each other. We believe in rewarding great thinking and initiative. We attract high-quality people who like to work hard, and they stay with us for many years.

We support our people well. We act as a team, always. We want the very brightest, the very best, the people who love a challenge and won’t stop until they win for our customer. And the ultimate confirmation of the value of this approach? Our customers appreciate knowing that when they call Lucas they always deal with nice, intelligent people who provide superior service. They’ve told us that more than once.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Opportunities

Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about working at Lucas Systems visit our website at www.lucasware.com or send your questions or resume to resume@lucasware.com.

About Pittsburgh
We’re proud to be in Pittsburgh, PA, a city that is consistently rated as one of the most livable places in the United States. Visit these sites to learn more about our region:

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Software Engineer (Mobile Devices)

Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations.  Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, helps workers do their jobs more efficiently and accurately using real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.

Lucas Systems, Inc. is a unique company.  We offer the excitement of a small, dynamic working environment with the stability typically associated with larger firms.  Having celebrated our 10th anniversary, we’re proud of our track record of profitability each and every year since our founding.  Our Blue Chip customers include some of the world’s best companies and we have an extremely high customer retention rate.  Our rapidly growing organization creates opportunities for both personal and professional growth for high performing individuals.

 Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for a Software Engineer to serve as a key part of our Mobile Device Team.  The Mobile Device Team is responsible for the delivery of software/firmware that runs on a variety of Windows-based mobile devices and for research related to the system’s core algorithms and feature set.

Position Description

  •  Design, develop, test and maintain product modules, components and subsystems
  • Contribute to system architecture design and implementation
  • Assist in creating system specifications, system installation and customer training as required
  • Contribute to ongoing research efforts related to the system’s core algorithms and feature set

Minimum Qualifications

  •  BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered)
  • Five-plus years software engineering experience
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with Microsoft’s .NET Framework, C#, and C/C++
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to be attentive to details

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with application development for mobile devices and Microsoft’s .NET Compact Framework
  • Speech recognition or speech synthesis experience
  • Database design/programming experience
  • Exposure to warehouse logistics processes
  • Experience with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Team System
  • MCSD/MCAD certification

Location: Wexford, PA

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com

Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com

No phone calls please.

 

 

Software Engineer (II)

Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations.  Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, helps workers do their jobs more efficiently and accurately using real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.

Lucas Systems is a unique place to work.  We offer the excitement of a dynamic working environment with the stability typically associated with larger firms.  Our Blue Chip customers include some of the world’s largest companies and we have an extremely high customer retention rate.  Having celebrated our 10th anniversary, we’re proud of our track record of profitability each and every year since our founding.  Our rapidly growing organization creates opportunities for personal and professional growth and flexibility for high performing individuals.

Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for Software Engineers (II), a key part of the Software Engineering team.  The Software Engineer will be exposed to a number of business units, including Sales Engineering, Project Management, QA, Customer Support, and Installation and Training.  Exposure to a number of different technologies will allow the Software Engineer to fill organizational needs while enriching experience and skill levels.

Position Description

  •  Designs, develops, tests and maintains product modules, components and subsystems using Lucas standard development tools
  • Participates in and sometimes leads the installation of systems at customer sites as well as customer training
  • Works with customer support team to create Lucas project, product, and user documentation
  • Ensures test plans are created, completed and executed correctly

Minimum Qualifications

  •  BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered)
  • Three to five years software engineering experience (.NET, C#, XML, TSQL, WebServices)
  • Ability to travel 15%

Ideal Profile

  • Microsoft Systems Engineer Certification a plus
  • Experience in logistics a plus

Location: Wexford, PA

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com

Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com

No phone calls please.

 

Director of Engineering

Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations.  Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, helps workers do their jobs more efficiently and accurately using real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.

Lucas Systems is a unique place to work.  We offer the excitement of a dynamic working environment with the stability typically associated with larger firms.  Our Blue Chip customers include some of the world’s largest companies and we have an extremely high customer retention rate.  Having celebrated our 10th anniversary, we’re proud of our track record of profitability each and every year since our founding.  Our rapidly growing organization creates opportunities for personal and professional growth and flexibility for high performing individuals.

Lucas Systems is currently looking for a Director of Engineering.  The Director of Engineering is a key part of the Lucas leadership team and influences all areas of the business.

Position Description

  •  Responsible for the overall leadership of the Software Engineering and Research & Development teams
  • Owns strategic planning for application architecture and product features
  • Provides people leadership and performance management for Engineering team
  • Participates in solving technical and business issues
  • Provides Project Management leadership
  • Manages relationships with contacts at key customers
  • Participates in the sales process

Minimum Qualifications

  •  Working knowledge of .NET framework and how it is related to web services
  • Experience with SQL Server and database design
  • Familiarity with Smart Client framework and Mobile Computing experience
  • Background in object oriented design
  • Working knowledge of networking
  • Experience with integrating multiple applications
  • History of defining software products or leading teams through the process
  • Background in defining and implementing process for software development
  • Strong experience leading large/matrixed teams
  • Solid understanding of people leadership and performance management
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the VP/CIO levels as well as IT technical implementation teams
  • Solid understanding and interest in the relationship of software development to overall business success
  • Proven track record of driving solid technology solutions that deliver great customer results

Preferred Qualifications

  •  Familiarity with C++ and C# languages
  • Knowledge of VB
  • Experience with Voice/Speech recognition technology
  • Exposure to warehousing/distribution
  • Proven track record of working for a small, growing company
  • Background in project and/or product driven environment
  • Experience with supporting software products being sold through partners internationally

Location: Wexford, PA

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com

Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com

No phone calls please.

 

Lead Developer

Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations.  Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, helps workers do their jobs more efficiently and accurately using real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.

Lucas Systems is a unique place to work.  We offer the excitement of a dynamic working environment with the stability typically associated with larger firms.  Our Blue Chip customers include some of the world’s largest companies and we have an extremely high customer retention rate.  Having celebrated our 10th anniversary, we’re proud of our track record of profitability each and every year since our founding.  Our rapidly growing organization creates opportunities for personal and professional growth and flexibility for high performing individuals.

Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for Lead Developers to serve as a key part of our Software Engineering team. 

Position Description

  • Lead software engineering teams on new and existing customer solutions
  • Provide daily technical and project leadership
  • Act as lead developer on implementation projects
  • Coordinate directly with customers up through installation and training

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered)
  • 7-10 years software engineering experience
  • Experience with .NET Framework, C#, XML, SOAP, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Enterprise Library
  • Ability to travel 15%

 Preferred Qualifications

  • MCSD/MCAD certification
  • Strong database design/programming experience
  • Logistics experience
  • Experience with Microsoft’s .NET Compact Framework
  • Speech recognition experience

Location: Wexford, PA

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com

Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com

No phone calls please.