NSW Software Engineering Lead

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas is searching for a Software Engineering Lead at the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will lead software development efforts and drive the integration of advanced undersea technologies, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in C++, Python, and shell scripting. Excellent communication skills and US citizenship are essential due to project security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience with programming languages like C++, Python, and shell scripting.
• Experience leading software teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• US Citizenship and capability to pass a government security investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and integration tasking for new undersea systems.
• Contribute to software design and support high-quality software delivery.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and document technical processes.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

Object-oriented programming

Team leadership

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering

Tools

CMake

Linux operating systems

Application debugging tools

Job description

## NSW Software Engineering LeadApplylocations: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00046362**Job Posting Title:**NSW Software Engineering Lead**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## PurposeIn the Advanced Technology Laboratory’s (ATL) Special Warfare Division, we deliver the Navy’s most advanced undersea sensing and communications technologies. The Software Engineering Lead role is a position that will lead software development and support critical integration tasking on new undersea systems using sensor technologies alongside embedded computers running Linux-based operating systems.## Responsibilities* Software Development Lead: Work closely with project leadership to identify requirements, plan software development and integration related tasking. Lead software tasking for all software engineering phases and provide regular status to project leadership* Contribute to software design and development tasking. Support the delivery of high-quality software by prioritizing testing and incorporating testing methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle. Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and ensure best practices are followed. Document and improve process, as needed* Software Integration Support: Lead software integration activities by working closely with hardware-focused systems engineers to integrate the system’s software and hardware components. Troubleshoot and debug issues identified during integration activities. Support of travel activities associated with system acceptance testing in the field. Troubleshoot and debug issues that are identified during system acceptance testing in the field* Mentor Junior Engineers. Provide technical mentorship and supervision of junior software engineers.* Other related functions as assigned.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or other related discipline.* At least three years of demonstrated experience with C++, Python, and/or shell scripting* Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures/design patterns/algorithm performance analysis.* Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and utilizing common application debugging and performance profiling tools.* Ability to scope, organize, and translate high level project requirements into achievable technical tasks.* Excellent communication skills and readiness to work with team leads and principal investigators to ensure technical execution matches design goals.* Experience overseeing a software team* Demonstrated ability to document and present technical information to stakeholders.* Must have a professional demeanor, be punctual, ability to work under pressure and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.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* Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems* Experience with CMake and other software development tools in the Linux environment* Possess working-level understanding of Linux operating systems and administration* Experience integrating custom software applications with industrial embedded computational hardware* Prior military or defense system development experience* Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.* Cumulative GPA of 3.0.## General NotesAn 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 (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.## Salary Range$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.## Working Conditions* Standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Some weekend, evening and holiday work* Possible interstate/intrastate travel## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest* Unofficial college transcript**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.