R&D Software Development Associate

Job Posting

Title:

R&D Software Development Associate

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

Research and development of real-time processing software applications for sonar and underwater acoustics including algorithm design, implementation, verification, and performance analysis in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test and verify real-time software for sonar applications.
• Build test, and install software for tactical sonar systems in a real acoustic environment at the Lake Travis Test Station and offsite contractor locations.
• Integration of software components with tactical sonar systems.
• Document and present work performed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics.
• Demonstrated ability using object-oriented programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem solving background.
• Must have a thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, and algorithm performance analysis.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and basic administration.

Additional Competencies

Evidence of skills in the following areas: working with new technologies, being highly organized, planning and coordinating multiple tasks, effective time management, attention to detail, effective problem solving skills, using excellent judgment, working independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintaining a professional demeanor, working as a team member without daily supervision, effectively communicating with all groups of clients, working under pressure, accepting supervision and demonstrating regular/punctual attendance.

US

Citizen

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years' experience with C/C++ programming and Python as well as familiarity with Linux shells such as bash.
• Experience developing scientific software applications and graphing sensor data in Matplotlib or MATLAB.
• Experience with CMake and git revision control in the Unix/Linux environment.
• Familiarity with computer network design and configurations using TCP/IP over Ethernet.
• Experience installing Linux operating systems and basic network configuration.
• GUI design experience.
• Experience with containerized applications and deployment/package managers such as Kubernetes.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with at least a 3.2 in relevant coursework.

Salary Range

$88,500 - $120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work.
• Possible intrastate/interstate travel.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that

ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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