System Software Engineering Scientist Associate

System Software Engineering Scientist Associate

Job Posting

Title:

System Software Engineering Scientist 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

Design, develop, test, document, and maintain system software for large and small computer networked and sonar systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

• Design and develop high‑performance, systems‑based software in C++ for control, health, and status monitoring, signal processing, and graphical human interface components compiled and running in Linux.
• Design and develop distributed software in C++ that executes within containerized and orchestrated environments.
• Incrementally test, troubleshoot, and verify the software’s performance through test automation at the unit and system levels.
• Demonstrate software performance, document design and implementation thoroughly and clearly, and address issues as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to define and document complex coding relationships in object‑oriented structures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++ software development on Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.
• Experience with Linux and open‑source software tools for creation, testing, version control, and documentation of development code.

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the appropriate level for the project.

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with experience in C++ software development on Linux.
• Experience with design of complex software modules in object‑oriented structures.
• Experience with multi‑threaded software development and debugging.
• Experience with distributed software models.
• Experience with TCP/IP TCP/UDP socket programming on Linux.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
• Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and bug tracking.
• Familiarity with network‑based system partitioning and protocols.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, and the likelihood of continued conduct.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

$88,500–$120,000+ (negotiable depending on qualifications).

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Manual dexterity requirements
• Some weekend, evening, and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

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

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

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