Lead R&D Software Engineer, Software/Hardware Integration

Lead development and integration of sonar software applications with tactical hardware components to support the development of sonar systems for the US Navy in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL)., * Lead efforts to coordinate integration and configuration of software and hardware to facilitate the development of high-frequency tactical sonar systems.

• Provide technical mentorship and supervision to junior engineers.
• Work and communicate with a cross disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Develop, configure and maintain automated software tools to ensure reproducibility of final product.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues observed in ARL developed sonar systems.
• Document and present work performed.
• Other related functions as assigned., 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., Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related discipline.
• At least three years of professional experience developing or testing software in a Linux environment.
• Ability to scope, organize, and translate high level project requirements into achievable technical tasks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures/design patterns/algorithm performance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and readiness to work with team leads and principle investigators to ensure technical execution matches design goals.
• Aptitude and willingness to continually learn new technologies and apply new skills.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. 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

• At least 10 years of professional experience integrating custom software applications with industrial embedded computational hardware
• Experience configuring or maintaining multi-threaded, multi-process, multi-machine computational software applications in a Linux environment.
• Expertise with open-source build tools such as CMake.
• Expertise utilizing version control tools such as git to maximize code maintainability and reproducibility.
• Proficiency utilizing common application debugging and performance profiling tools.
• Understanding of common network protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Expertise with interpreted scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Knowledge of database concepts and/or familiarity with SQL.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0., A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position., * E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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

$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications, * 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

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.