Associate PNT Engineer

Austin Community College; United States; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in the United States is seeking an entry-level software developer to work on developing and testing PNT algorithms. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and have academic experience in C++ or Python. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a SECRET clearance are mandatory. The position offers a chance to collaborate within a diverse technical team, with an emphasis on professional development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Academic experience in developing software using C++ or Python.
• Eligibility for U.S. SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test PNT algorithms from concept to implementation.
• Work as part of a diverse technical team to write and test software.

Skills

Software development in C++

Software development in Python

Interpersonal skills

Linux environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

This entry level position will be responsible for working, as part of a diverse and skilled technical team, to write and test software in high level languages and to develop and test positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) algorithms from concept to implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other relevant technical field
• Academic experience developing software using C++ or Python
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
• Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant technical field
• Demonstrated experience with conducting fundamental, basic research and development and applying concepts in a research setting
• Demonstrated experience working in Linux environments
• Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a hybrid work environment
• Active US SECRET (or higher) clearance

Special Instructions

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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.