NSW Software Engineering Lead

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Retirement contributions

Medical coverage

Job summary

A defense technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to oversee software development for undersea sensor systems. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with engineers, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and have experience with C++, Python, and object-oriented programming. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including retirement contributions and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least three years of experience with C++, Python, and/or shell scripting.
• Thorough understanding of software engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and integration tasking.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and troubleshoot integration issues.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

Object-oriented programming

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

CMake

Linux environment

Job description

Paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan.

Job Overview

In 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 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

• Lead software development: work closely with project leadership to identify requirements, plan software development and integration tasking, and provide regular status updates.
• Contribute to software design and development tasking, prioritize testing, incorporate testing methodologies throughout the lifecycle, provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Lead software integration activities: collaborate with hardware-focused systems engineers, troubleshoot and debug integration issues, support travel activities associated with system acceptance testing in the field, and troubleshoot field testing issues.
• Mentor Junior Engineers: provide technical mentorship and supervision of junior software engineers.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least three years of experience with C++, Python, and/or shell scripting.
• Thorough understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts, data structures, design patterns, and algorithm performance analysis.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and common 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.
• Professional demeanor, punctuality, ability to work under pressure, and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high‑frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems.
• Experience with CMake and other software development tools in the Linux environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage.

Salary

$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 contact information, at least one from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.
• Unofficial college transcript.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Upon hiring, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable documents confirming identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). All prospective employees will be notified about the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.