Software Development Associate

Job Posting Title:

Software Development Associate

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Develop, maintain, test, document and design sonar tactical decision aid (TDA) and acoustic sensor performance prediction software in support of the US Navy for the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL) as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Write software for TDAs that help US Navy users make decisions based on predicted sonar sensor performance, given strict requirements.

• Test TDA software in isolation and as part of a larger integrated product against timing and acoustic accuracy standards.

• Integrate TDA products into a larger sonar software framework, both in testbed environments and in fielded systems.

• Travel to contractor and Naval integration facilities to conduct software integration and testing.

• Document TDA features and capabilities for end-users.

• Design new TDA features given user experience and technical need requirements.

• Work with and learn new third-party software and development/integration tools in a Linux environment.

• Other related functions, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or other applied/information sciences. 

• Demonstrated experience developing software using Java and/or Python in a UNIX/Linux environment.

• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, define and document complex, interrelated software applications using object-oriented data structures and to follow coding and testing standards.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment.  The position will require effective management of their own time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.  Regular and punctual attendance in the workplace is required.

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

• Three or more years of application development and deployment using Java and/or Python in a Linux environment.

• Demonstrated experience developing GUIs using Java, Python or other widely available toolkits.

• Demonstrated experience with scientific computing technologies (e.g. SciPy Software Stack - NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, etc. – or Matlab).

• Demonstrated experience with container-based implementations.

• Demonstrated knowledge in any of the following: Java/Python IDEs, Maven, C/C++, message-oriented protocols, Google Protobufs/gRPC, shell scripting, Git, XML, and issue tracking systems (Gitlab, Jira).

• Demonstrated experience in Linux Systems Administration.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Current or recent eligibility for access to classified information.

General Notes

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

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  
·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 
·    Retirement contributions  
·    Paid vacation and sick time 
·    Paid holidays 
Please visit our Human Resources