RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - SR. COMPUTER SCIENTIST - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Full Stack Softwa...
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.
Objectives of this Role:
- Highly motivated, curious, detailed oriented, and passionate critical thinker to add to a dynamic team of Software Architects, other Computer Scientists and Engineers.
- Contribute to and lead a team through all aspects of the Software Life Cycle using Agile Methodologies, to include but not limited to requirements interpretation, design, trade studies, development, task estimation, testing, task tracking and status, and deployment.
- Support design and development for new technical solutions and frameworks for thin client, server side development, object oriented programming, embedded programming and database patterns and implementation.
- Support the technical leads in work breakdowns of larger tasks, effectively be able to estimate individual tasking and assist in estimations for junior staff.
- Assist and lead small teams planning and task tracking.
- Be a proactive and self director technical contributor that is capable of mentoring and effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing, task updates, technical solutions, questions, and technical documentation, including interactions with the client.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the design and development of an advanced software architecture that will utilize object oriented and embedded programming fundamentals, distributing computing, thin clients, and data distribution systems.
- Actively contribute and eventually 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.
- Interacting with team members, working with the team and customer to understand requirements and constraints of the target environment.
- Assisting with the breakdown of larger tasks and developing estimations of individual and team tasks.
- Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories and short-term travel to government client facilities in the U.S. and overseas for meetings, system installations and support.
- Proactively and confidently communicating on task status, communicating with team leads and project leadership, and mentoring junior staff.
- Must be effective in self-direction on tasks as well as working within a team.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (emphasis on programming and software development) or related such as Computational Engineering.
- 4+ years: Critical thinking and proactiveness required. Experience in a variety of programming languages such as Javascript, JAVA, C#, C++, HTML5, and Python, as well as comfortable in Agile methodologies for project execution.
- Be able to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into an application design, implementation, unit and integration testing; software/hardware integration & documentation.
- Experienced and proficient in working with Microsoft Tools, Software Repositories, Software Engineering practices, Distributed computing, and Computer Science principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented, proactiveness, 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