NSW Software Engineering Scientist Associate

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 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 supports 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 sharing across all teams Support 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 and 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 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 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Eligibility and Security Requirements US Citizen. The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information appropriate to the project. Benefits 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Equal Opportunity The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr