Job Description
Who We Are:
Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions, working to develop complex and innovative software solutions spanning customer field sites, as well as Air, Land, and Sea Platforms. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and working alongside great teammates.
Objectives of this Role:
- Work on challenging new technical problems in collaborative team environments with Computer Scientists and Engineers.
- Work with tactical & strategic signal processing and exploitation, across ground, air and sea platforms.
- Adding a highly motivated and proactive Computer Scientist/Engineer to a dynamic team developing next generation solutions, gaining experience and building up programming and design skills.
- Assisting the development manager and project team with all aspects of software design and coding, to include attending and contributing to development team meetings, testing, documentation, and collaborating with other developers to create applications.
- Develop expertise working with database patterns, and thin client development for both client and server side, object oriented designs, and visualization and presentation of large amounts of complex data sources.
- Effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing, technical solutions, questions, and documenting test outcomes and analysis of alternatives.
- Follow instructions and learn new software and technologies quickly.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Working within an agile or waterfall methodologies to develop advanced software solutions, interacting with team members, working with the team to understand requirements, designs, and task opportunities and constraints.
- Attending and eventually contributing to technical and design meetings with both the project team and the customer.
- Learning the codebases, writing, debugging, and testing code, monitoring technical performance, responding to requests from the technical team.
- Proactively communicating with teammates and providing updates on tasking. Contributing to technical documentation as needed.
- Working at SwRI laboratories and short-term travel to government facilities, military bases, other customer facilities, both in U.S. and overseas, for system installations and to provide technical support.
- Prepare technical documents.
- For more information on our innovative project work, visit https://www.swri.org/technical-divisions/defense-intelligence-solutions
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related degree field.
- 0-3 years: Follow instructions and work both independently on a tasks and collaboratively with a team.
- 0-3 years: Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, and Python is recommended. Basic knowledge of operating systems, object oriented programming and databases and frameworks
- 0-3 years: Excellent technical communications skills, both verbal and written, are required. Proactively learn new software and technologies quickly. Being detailed oriented and self directed.
- 0-3 years: Proficient in working with Linux and Windows Development Environments, Software Repositories, Software Engineering Practices, Fundamentals of Computer Science, and the Software Development Life-Cycle.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.swri.org/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
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
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our staff is expert at developing solutions that help build a better tomorrow today; and that practical, innovative spirit carries through to our community interactions. Staff members generously donate time and outher resources to support food drives, blood drives, and other
outreach programs.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Southwest Research Institute has earned 43 R&D 100 awards since 1971. Each year R&D Magazine recognizes developments regarded as among the 100 most significant technical accomplishments. The Chicago Tribune dubbed the program "the Oscars of Invention".
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