Associate Software Engineer (P1) / Software Engineer (P2)

Position Summary: UDRI is seeking applicants to join a growing team focused on rapidly developing and integrating Open System Architectures (OSA) to meet Air Force ISR objectives. This position will need to perform a variety of software development and analysis tasks. Classification of this position may be at one of two levels: P1 requires a bachelor’s degree and no professional experience, while P2 requires at least 3 years of professional experience and will be expected to perform at a higher level of independence immediately. The qualified candidate will be responsible for working as part of a diverse and skilled technical team to develop and test software in high-level languages within open architecture environments. Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or similarly relevant engineering discipline by Dec. 31, 2020 (or equivalent professional experience)
• (P1) Familiarity with taking high-level, abstract concepts to implementation by developing software applications (e.g. C/C++, Java) in Windows and/or Linux environments using modern tool environments (e.g. Netbeans, Eclipse)
• (P2) Three years of demonstrated experience developing software applications in an object oriented language (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
• Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills
• Due to the nature of this position, US Citizenship is required
• Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Requirements:
• Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or similarly relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
• Demonstrated, successful experience (academic or professional) with any of the following:
o Software development with Government and Industry standards, such as Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), Common Open Architecture Radar Programs (COARPs), Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA)
o Experience with radar signal processing algorithms, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR), moving target indicator (MTI), coherent change detection (CCD)
o Experience with Modeling and Simulation software tools and environments (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, AFSIM)
o Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, knowledge of digital engineering concepts
o Applied artificial intelligence, machine learning and autonomy technologies
o Software development practices such as source control (e.g. Git, Subversion), issue tracking, continuous integration, agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum)
• Active US SECRET (or higher) clearance

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.