The University of Texas at Austin
R&D Signal and Information Processing Software Developer (Engineering Scientist)
The University of Texas at Austin, Campus, Illinois, us, 60920
Job Posting Title:
R&D Signal and Information Processing Software Developer (Engineering Scientist)
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 The R&D Signal and Information Processing Software Developer will support software development and integration of real‑time mid‑frequency active sonar processing capabilities, including algorithm design, implementation, verification, and performance analysis, within the Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory’s (SISL) Active Sonar Group.
Responsibilities
Work closely with project leadership and stakeholders to identify software requirements, plan development and integration related tasking, and ensure technical execution matches design goals.
Communicate and collaborate with team members to design and develop new software features and maintain existing software solutions.
Lead software tasking and development for all software engineering phases and provide regular status updates to project leadership. Support the delivery of high‑quality software by prioritizing testing and incorporating testing methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
Lead software integration activities by working closely with external collaborators to integrate software components into the tactical sonar systems. Troubleshoot and debug issues identified during integration activities and acceptance testing in support of on‑time delivery of the system.
Participate in code reviews and ensure development best practices are followed to adhere to existing coding standards and performance requirements. Document and improve process, as needed.
Document software design and implementation, support procedures, and troubleshooting guides to foster knowledge sharing across the team. Document and address issues.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or other related discipline.
Three years of experience in software development.
Demonstrated proficiency with C++ software development in Linux.
Thorough understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts, data structures, design patterns, and algorithm performance analysis.
Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and utilization of common application debugging and performance profiling tools.
Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
Experience with Linux and open‑source software tools for creating, testing, and documenting code.
Experience working collaboratively in a team using modern software development practices including version control, issue tracking, and automated testing.
Familiarity with Bash or similar scripting language.
Familiarity with basic signal processing concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or other related discipline.
Six years of software development experience.
Demonstrated ability to document and present technical information to stakeholders.
Experience leading a software team.
Prior military or defense system development experience.
Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
Strong background in digital signal processing concepts.
Experience with underwater acoustics or wave propagation physics.
Prior work with detection, ranging, or remote‑sensing systems (sonar, radar, lidar), especially for defense applications.
Hands‑on experience with mid‑frequency active sonar or underwater sensor systems.
Proficiency with scientific programming and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, NumPy, Matplotlib) for data analysis, algorithm development, and software verification and validation.
Experience in multi‑threaded software development and debugging.
Experience with distributed system development and debugging using RPC frameworks such as gRPC or CORBA.
Experience defining, interpreting, and working with custom binary data formats.
Experience optimizing software for pseudo real‑time execution within a constrained computational footprint.
Experience with TCP/IP and UDP socket programming in Linux.
Experience with containerization and orchestration.
Experience with user interface design and implementation; experience with Qt.
Experience using CI/CD tools and Agile processes.
Proficiency with Python or other higher level languages to increase productivity when appropriate.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Benefits UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage • Retirement contributions • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid holidays
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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R&D Signal and Information Processing Software Developer (Engineering Scientist)
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 The R&D Signal and Information Processing Software Developer will support software development and integration of real‑time mid‑frequency active sonar processing capabilities, including algorithm design, implementation, verification, and performance analysis, within the Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory’s (SISL) Active Sonar Group.
Responsibilities
Work closely with project leadership and stakeholders to identify software requirements, plan development and integration related tasking, and ensure technical execution matches design goals.
Communicate and collaborate with team members to design and develop new software features and maintain existing software solutions.
Lead software tasking and development for all software engineering phases and provide regular status updates to project leadership. Support the delivery of high‑quality software by prioritizing testing and incorporating testing methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
Lead software integration activities by working closely with external collaborators to integrate software components into the tactical sonar systems. Troubleshoot and debug issues identified during integration activities and acceptance testing in support of on‑time delivery of the system.
Participate in code reviews and ensure development best practices are followed to adhere to existing coding standards and performance requirements. Document and improve process, as needed.
Document software design and implementation, support procedures, and troubleshooting guides to foster knowledge sharing across the team. Document and address issues.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or other related discipline.
Three years of experience in software development.
Demonstrated proficiency with C++ software development in Linux.
Thorough understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts, data structures, design patterns, and algorithm performance analysis.
Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and utilization of common application debugging and performance profiling tools.
Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
Experience with Linux and open‑source software tools for creating, testing, and documenting code.
Experience working collaboratively in a team using modern software development practices including version control, issue tracking, and automated testing.
Familiarity with Bash or similar scripting language.
Familiarity with basic signal processing concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or other related discipline.
Six years of software development experience.
Demonstrated ability to document and present technical information to stakeholders.
Experience leading a software team.
Prior military or defense system development experience.
Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
Strong background in digital signal processing concepts.
Experience with underwater acoustics or wave propagation physics.
Prior work with detection, ranging, or remote‑sensing systems (sonar, radar, lidar), especially for defense applications.
Hands‑on experience with mid‑frequency active sonar or underwater sensor systems.
Proficiency with scientific programming and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, NumPy, Matplotlib) for data analysis, algorithm development, and software verification and validation.
Experience in multi‑threaded software development and debugging.
Experience with distributed system development and debugging using RPC frameworks such as gRPC or CORBA.
Experience defining, interpreting, and working with custom binary data formats.
Experience optimizing software for pseudo real‑time execution within a constrained computational footprint.
Experience with TCP/IP and UDP socket programming in Linux.
Experience with containerization and orchestration.
Experience with user interface design and implementation; experience with Qt.
Experience using CI/CD tools and Agile processes.
Proficiency with Python or other higher level languages to increase productivity when appropriate.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Benefits UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage • Retirement contributions • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid holidays
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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