Systems Software Technician

University of Dayton Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute is hiring a Systems Software Developer to design, develop, test, debug, and implement software components for defense-oriented research projects. The role requires collaboration with technical staff and communication with DoD stakeholders.

Candidates should have experience in software tools development and be U.S. citizens. A high school diploma is necessary, while an Associate's Degree or equivalent is preferred. This position offers opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or maintaining software tools for defense or government programs.
• Familiarity with operating system concepts (process management, memory management).
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement operating systems components for defense projects.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis and deployment.
• Collaborate with technical staff and communicate with DoD stakeholders.

Skills

Software development

Linux environments

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization technologies

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Source-code control systems

Troubleshooting and debugging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or Certificate in relevant fields

Tools

Git

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Overview

The Systems Software Developer (T2) designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements operating systems components, software tools, and utilities in support of defense-oriented research and development projects. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an individual contributor on a software development team, participating in the determination of systems software design requirements and ensuring that system improvements are successfully implemented.

This position supports the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of systems software components. The Systems Software Developer works with a range of technologies including programming languages used in systems-level development, Linux environments, containerization platforms, and CI/CD pipelines to build and maintain reliable software tools and infrastructure. The Systems Software Developer works with peer and senior technical staff under general supervision and exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. The role requires professional interaction with internal and external customers, including DoD stakeholders, to coordinate requirements, communicate technical progress, and support the delivery of software solutions. This position is suitable for a competent professional with a working knowledge of systems software engineering principles and an increasing range of responsibilities, with opportunities for advancement based on performance, experience, and organizational need.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, debug, and implement operating systems components, software tools, and utilities in support of defense-oriented research and development projects. Participate in the determination of systems software design requirements and ensure system improvements are implemented. Support the full SDLC including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of systems software components. Work with programming languages used in systems-level development, Linux environments, containerization platforms, and CI/CD pipelines to build and maintain reliable software tools and infrastructure. Collaborate with peer and senior technical staff under general supervision and communicate with internal and external customers, including DoD stakeholders, to coordinate requirements and progress, and to support software delivery. This position is suitable for a competent professional with a working knowledge of systems software engineering principles and a growing range of responsibilities, with opportunities for advancement based on performance, experience, and organizational need.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience developing or maintaining software tools, utilities, or systems-level components for defense or government programs.
• Experience with source-code control systems such as Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment systems; GitLab CI/CD experience is a plus.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes; k3s experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with operating system concepts (process management, memory management, file systems, networking).
• Experience with software testing methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, automated test frameworks).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes in a team environment.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and infrastructure supporting development and deployment environments.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Certificate program in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with source-code control
• Demonstrated experience with Agile SCRUM software development process in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in test-driven design, automated testing, and continuous integration frameworks
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, such as contributions to documentation or work within a team.
• Demonstrated experience in complex event processing, domain modelling, agent development, and scenario development

Special Instructions To Applicants

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

Closing Statement

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.