LEAD COMPUTER SCIENTIST - LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL COMPUTER SCIENTIST - Sr. Software Dev - Curr...
Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
Who We Are:
Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions as a Research Computer Scientist. You will be challenged in developing complex and innovative software solutions across a variety of customers and platform types. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and working alongside great teammates. A current / active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph is required.
Objectives of this Role:
- Adding a highly motivated, proactive, and detailed oriented Lead Computer Scientist to a dynamic team of Software Architects, other Computer Scientists and Engineers that are designing, developing, and documenting next generation software solutions.
- Contribute to/lead small teams through all aspects of the Software Life Cycle using Agile Methodologies, to include requirements creation and interpretation, leading design, trade studies, development, documentation, testing, task tracking and status, and deployment.
- Support/lead design and development for new technical solutions and frameworks for thin client, server side development, OOP, embedded programming and database patterns and implementation. Create and contribute to customer required requirements, design and other documentation.
- Understand applied research solutions and contribute to designs that will support more robust scalability, sustainability, and availability to enable moving the solution from a research to an operational environment. Support proposals as needed.
- Effective and proactive communication, both verbally and in writing. Give task updates, recommend technical solutions, ask questions, create technical documentation, and support client interactions.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Contribute to/lead design and dev of advanced software architectures utilizing object oriented and embedded programming fundamentals, distributing computing, thin clients, and data distribution systems. Proactively communicating on task status and communicating with leadership.
- Contribute to/lead all phases of the project life cycle: developing technical requirements, designing and developing innovative solutions to difficult problems, testing and integration with a larger system, and installing and documenting complete solutions.
- Proactively and effectively interacting with team members, working with the team and customer to understand requirements and constraints of the target environment. Working with internal teams to support SW side of proposals, to include basis of estimates.
- Assist or create WBS for SW efforts to support Agile development cycles, assist and/or lead task estimations and schedule creation for SW tasks assigned and for junior team members. Assess and quantify technical debt based on constraints and requirements.
- If tasking permits, working a hybrid home/office schedule. Up to 25% travel. Travel to SwRI facilities, short-term travel to government client facilities in the U.S. and overseas.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (emphasis on programming and software development) or related such as Computational Engineering.
- Applicant is required to have a current / active TS/SCI clearance with a full scope polygraph.
- 8 years: Experience in a variety of programming languages such as Javascript, JAVA, C#, C++, HTML5, and Python. 7 years of experience for those with a Masters degree.
- Be able to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into an application design, implementation, unit and integration testing; assess and communicate technical debt associated with constraints and design, create software unit testing, and integration & documentation.
- Be proficient in working with Microsoft Tools, Teams, Various Software Repositories, Various Build Environments, Software Engineering practices, Various Operating systems, Distributed computing, and Computer Science principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proactive communicator, detailed oriented, fast learner, work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to self-direct.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
About the Company
Southwest Research Institute
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.
TECHNICAL DIVISIONS
- Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
- Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
- Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
- Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
- Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
- Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
- Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
- Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO