Associate Integration/Software Developer

University of Dayton, Ohio; Laurelvale; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified applicants to apply for an Associate Integration/Software Developer opening in Dayton, OH. The role involves building, integrating, and testing software for autonomous vehicles within a DevSecOps framework, with on-site work predominating.

The ideal candidate has a CS/CE degree and experience in C/C++, Java or Python, Linux, and Docker; U.S. citizenship and SECRET clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, or related field.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Deployable software in C/C++, Java or Python.
• Experience with Linux and container tech like Docker.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, integrate, and test software for autonomous vehicles.
• Develop and test software in a DevSecOps environment.
• Support SIL/HIL lab integration and testing.
• Learn new software packages and deployment processes quickly.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Spring Boot/REST

RHEL 8.x

Job description

Associate Integration/Software Developer

Job No: 504034
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: RAPID - 250643
Pay Grade: R1 - Exempt
Advertised: November 05, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

Build, Integrate, and Test the Software That Drives the Future of Autonomous Vehicles. UDRI invites qualified applicants to apply for our Associate Integration/Software Developer opening!

This position will work as part of a diverse and integrated team, developing software for autonomous vehicles within a DevSecOps framework. This position may include writing and testing software in several high-level languages; configuring and testing hardware systems; developing and testing software applications from concept to implementation; and performing systems integration and testing for technology maturation. The position will require the ability to quickly learn new software packages and systems, including the build process through configuration and running the deployed applications. It will also help with the integration of various software packages into a Software-in-Loop (SIL)/Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) lab. There may be flexibility to work remotely for some portion of the job, but most of the work will be performed on-site in Dayton, OH as part of a larger team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team technical team.
• Ability to develop deploy-able software in C/C++, Java or Python.
• Experience using and developing in Linux.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, including writing Dockerfiles, building and tagging images, and running and troubleshooting containers.
• SECRET clearance or Ability to obtain US SECRET clearance.
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• BS (or higher) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience implementing complex algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience working in a DoD-funded research environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with DevSecOps environments including GitLab.
• Demonstrated experience working with Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience working with RHEL 8.x.
• Demonstrated experience working with Spring Boot/REST.
• Demonstrated experience integrating disparate software components into a single, coherent system.
• Demonstrated experience supporting lab and flight testing of integrated software systems.
• TS/SCI clearance or eligible for TS/SCI or TS/SAP.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.