University of Dayton Research Institute · 1 month ago
Senior Computer Engineer
The University of Dayton Research Institute is seeking a Senior Computer Engineer to join their Autonomy Systems division and contribute to innovative research projects in autonomous technologies. The role involves technical implementation, leadership, and business development for computer systems related to remote sensing and imaging platforms.
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Responsibilities
Developing, maintaining and deploying all aspects of computer systems related to remote sensing and imaging platforms
Writing and testing software in high level languages
Writing and testing logic in hardware description languages
Developing and testing signal processing algorithms from concept to implementation
Performing systems integration and testing for technology maturation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
8 years of demonstrated, successful experience developing and deploying software applications using object oriented languages such as C++, Java, or similar
Successful experience with modern Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Netbeans, Visual Studio, Eclipse, or similar
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and cannot hold dual citizenship
Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position
Preferred
Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining software for autonomously controlling UAVs and similar platforms
Demonstrated experience working within the AFSIM simulation environment
Demonstrated, successful experience programming in algorithm level languages such as Matlab/Simulink, Python or similar
Demonstrated, successful experience developing software to communicate and exchange information (e.g. commands, status, data) with hardware devices, sensors, and/or systems
Demonstrated, successful experience installing, configuring, and working in Windows and Linux environments
Demonstrated, successful experience developing software applications specifically designed for use in multi platform (e.g. Windows and Linux) environments
Demonstrated, successful experience with source code version control systems such as Git, Subversion, or similar
Demonstrated, successful experience with software development practices such as Agile, Scrum, or similar
Demonstrated, successful experience developing software that incorporates open, non proprietary, standards such as STANAG, OMS/UCI, SOSA, or similar
Demonstrated, successful experience with field experimentation, flight testing, data collection and analysis, to include operating in and around manned and unmanned aircraft
Active SECRET clearance or higher
Company
University of Dayton Research Institute
University of Dayton Research Institute is a scientific and engineering research institute serving government and nonprofit customers.
Funding
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2025-09-28
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