Technical Product Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency. 

Our employees are integral to the company’s success and impact countless people's lives, safety, and well-being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively. 

You will join as a Technical Product Specialist through our Alertus Tech Forge Program. This program is a dynamic experience designed for ambitious new graduates with degrees in Engineering and Computer Science. It will serve as your foundation for a long-term, high-impact career at Alertus.  You will be given the opportunity to engage in challenging assignments across core technical departments, accelerating your growth and exposing you to the full product lifecycle of our life-saving mass notification solutions.

Transition Structure: Participants will engage in distinct assignments across departments, allowing for deep immersion and hands-on contributions to meaningful projects. The number of assignments may vary for each participant, and the overall program is designed to span for approximately 18-36 months.

Mentorship: You will be paired with experienced leaders and technical experts, ensuring you receive structured mentorship and guidance throughout each rotation.

Full-Time Placement: Upon successful completion of the program, a full-time role placement will be determined. This placement is based on your performance, program feedback, and the company's long-term needs, ensuring a strategic and rewarding next step in your Alertus career.

Key Departmental Assignments 

Assignments will provide hands-on experience in critical areas by moving through our various technical departments listed below. Note, this is not a one size fits all program and departmental assignments may vary for each participant.

• Must be willing to transition work assignments, projects, and teams every 8-12 months throughout the program
• A strong customer-service mindset and a desire to contribute to a life-saving mission
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong and effective communication (both written and verbal)
• Intellectual curiosity and embrace any change that comes your way
• Ability to travel on occasion

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Recent graduates or early career professionals with less than 2 years of professional experience (including internship/ co-op experiences).

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance
• Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive
• Employee Referral Bonuses

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Alertus’ salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on several factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications.

Additional Information:

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Protecting people from harm is what we do. It's our mission and our passion. As a company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to help save lives, we feel strongly that our employees protect themselves and others from a potentially fatal virus. We encourage everyone who can safely do so to vaccinate against COVID-19.

Alertus Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AT THIS TIME, ALERTUS DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP

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