NSW Software Engineering Lead

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks an NSW Software Engineering Lead to guide software development and integration for advanced undersea systems. You will work with embedded Linux systems, lead project tasks, and ensure quality through testing and code reviews.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting field acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• At least three years of experience with C++, Python, or shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of OO programming, data structures, design patterns, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Software Development Lead: identify requirements, plan development and integration tasks, provide status to leadership.
• Contribute to software design and development tasking and ensure high quality through testing.
• Software Integration Support: work with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components, troubleshoot in field tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide supervision as needed.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

OOP concepts

SDLC

Testing methodologies

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering

Tools

CMake

Linux

Job description

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: Purpose 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 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 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. Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

• 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

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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