Software Engineering Scientist

Job Posting Title:

Software Engineering Scientist

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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 software applications in Linux for large and small networked and sonar systems including algorithm design, implementation, verification, and performance assessment in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) .

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, systems-based distributed software in C++ for advanced signal processing, control, health and status monitoring and graphical human interface components compiled and running in Linux.

• Design and develop distributed software in C++ that executes withing container and orchestrated environment.

• Incrementally test, troubleshoot and verify the software and its performance through test automation at the unit level and system level.

• Design and develop test automation for all aspects of the system including unit level and system level tests consistent with Agile and CI/CD principles.

• Document the design and implementation thoroughly and clearly and document and address issues.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related discipline.

• Three years of experience in a software development work.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

• Demonstrated proficiency in C++ software development in Linux.

• Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures/design patterns/algorithm performance analysis.

• Experience with Linux and open source software tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting development code.

• Experience with multi-threaded software development and debugging.

• Experience with distributed software models and microservices.

• Experience with TCP/IP TCP/UDP Socket programming in Linux.

• Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.

• Possess working-level understanding of Linux operating systems and administration

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

• Experience in C++ software development in Linux.

• Experience with database and web front-end and back-end designs.

• 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 in Linux.

• Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and Agile processes.

• Experience with container-based implementations.

• 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.

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.

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