NSW Software Engineering Scientist Associate

Job Posting Title:

NSW Software Engineering Scientist Associate ----

Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40 ----

FLSA Status:

Exempt ----

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 NSW Software Engineering Scientist Associate role will support software development on undersea sensor systems employed on Naval Special Warfare platforms.

Responsibilities

Communicate and collaborate with team members to design and develop new software features and maintain existing software solutions

Participate in code reviews and ensure development best practices are followed to adhere to existing coding standards and performance requirements

Prioritize testing throughout the software development lifecycle to help identify and resolve issues

Document software solutions, support procedures, and troubleshooting guides to foster knowledge share across all teams

Support of travel activities associated with system acceptance testing in the field

Troubleshoot hardware interactions and debug issues identified during system integration activities in support of on-time delivery of the system

Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or other related discipline.

Demonstrated experience with C++.

Demonstrated experience with Python.

Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures/design patterns/algorithm performance analysis.

Understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Familiarity with common application debugging tools.

Familiarity with Linux operating system as a primary desktop.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Ability to travel in support of system development and demonstration

Willingness to accept feedback, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with others in the lab.

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment. The position will require effective management of their own time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. Regular and punctual attendance.

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 C++ experience.

Experience developing multi-threaded computational software applications, and/or experience with system software tools and protocols such as gRPC.

Experience with pub/sub messaging protocols.

Experience with shell scripting.

Experience integrating custom software applications with industrial embedded computational hardware.

Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems.

Prior military or defense system development experience.

Immediate eligibility for access to classified information instead of.

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.

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

$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

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

I nterstate/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 transcripts

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.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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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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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose