R&D Software Engineer (ESA)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,500 - 120,000; 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 (PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS) seeks a R&D Software Engineer (ESA) to develop and test real-time sonar software and analyze data for high-frequency systems. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to meet project milestones, design algorithms, and verify performance.

Required BS in CS/CE/EE, strong C++ skills, OO design knowledge, Linux basics, and excellent problem-solving and communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Demonstrated ability programming in the C++ programming language.
• Thorough understanding of OO programming concepts, data structures, design patterns and algorithm performance analysis.
• Must possess basic understanding of Linux operating systems and administration.
• Strong communication skills and readiness to work with team leads to ensure technical execution matches design goals.
• Aptitude and willingness to continually learn new technologies and apply new skills.
• U.S. Citizen; subject to government security investigation for access to classified info.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test real-time and data analysis software to support high-frequency sonar systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to meet deadlines.
• Integrate sonar software or hardware with other systems or platforms.
• Profile or verify signal processing or control algorithms and software.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues observed in ARL sonar systems.
• Document and present work performed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Linux basics

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMake

Job description

Job Details

R&D Software Engineer (ESA)

Applied Research Laboratories

All Applicants

40 hours per week

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose: Research and development of software applications for sonar and underwater acoustics including algorithm design, implementation, verification, and performance analysis in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test real‑time and data analysis software applications to support the development of high‑frequency tactical sonar systems.
• Work and communicate with a cross‑disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Integrate sonar software or hardware with other systems or platforms.
• Profile or verify signal processing or control algorithms and software applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues observed in ARL developed sonar systems.
• Document and present work performed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Demonstrated ability programming in the C++ programming language.
• Thorough understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts, data structures, design patterns and algorithm performance analysis.
• Must possess basic understanding of Linux operating systems and administration.
• Strong communication skills and readiness to work with team leads to ensure technical execution matches design goals.
• Aptitude and willingness to continually learn new technologies and apply new skills.
• US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience programming in the C++ programming language.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in developing multi‑threaded, multi‑process, multi‑machine computational software applications in a Linux environment.
• Experience with open‑source build tools such as CMake.
• Experience utilizing common application debugging and performance profiling tools.
• Understanding of common network protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with interpreted scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Knowledge of database concepts and/or familiarity with SQL.
• Exposure to geospatial analysis and GIS concepts.
• Exposure to radar or underwater acoustic theory and common digital signal processing techniques.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does 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.