System Software Engineering Scientist Associate

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

105d • $88,500 - $120,000

About The Position

The System Software Engineering Scientist Associate will design, develop, test, document, and maintain system software for large and small computer networked and sonar systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). The role involves creating high-performance, systems-based software in C++ for various applications, including control, health and status monitoring, signal processing, and graphical human interface components, all compiled and running in a Linux environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to define and document complex coding relationships in object oriented structures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++ software development in Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.
• Experience with Linux and open source software tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting development code.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with experience in C++ software development in Linux.
• Experience with design of complex software modules in object oriented structures.
• Experience with multi-threaded software development and debugging.
• Experience with distributed software models.
• Experience with TCP/IP TCP/UDP Socket programming in Linux.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
• Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and bug tracking.
• Familiarity with network-based system partitioning and protocols.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, systems-based software in C++ for control, health and status monitoring, signal processing and graphical human interface components compiled and running in Linux.
• Design and develop distributed software in C++ that executes within container and orchestrated environment.
• Incrementally test, troubleshoot and verify the software and its performance through test automation at the unit level and system level.
• Demonstrate software performance, document the design and implementation thoroughly and clearly and document and address issues.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree