Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.   

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Project/Unit Description

The Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL) Communications Systems and Spectrum Division (CSSD) Multi-domain Geospatial Visualization and Sensing Branch (MGVSB) is looking for an entry-level Software Engineer to support the research and development of innovative solutions in mission planning and is looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment. For over 20 years, MGVSB has been a key contributor to the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) team, delivering value through the development and enhancement of tools like FalconView, Seamless Enroute Charts, and various JMPS overlays and components. Recent advancements include the BoNeSAW GPU-based mapping engine, offering high-speed, cross-platform geospatial rendering, and transitioning the Seamless Enroute Charts overlay to a micro-service architecture, significantly improving performance and interoperability. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like BoNeSAW and micro-services, MGVSB continues to enhance mission planning capabilities with faster rendering speeds, reduced complexity, and broader platform support. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful software developer who takes initiative and has a strong desire to learn and who has experience working with C++, C#, .NET, COM, MFC, and SQL.

Job Purpose

The Software Engineer designs, develops, and tests software applications and products. Additionally, the Software Engineer manages software development teams, provides technical leadership, and establishes software development lifecycle practices and processes. The Software Engineer is proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, Scala, and Groovy. In this role, the Software Engineer requires extensive knowledge of programming languages, software development, computer operating systems, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API) development, container development, and distributed systems. The Software Engineer also applies engineering principles to software creation, manages production releases of software, performs code reviews, merges feature development branches, and analyzes and triages issues. The necessary skill areas for the Software Engineer include programming and coding, fundamentals of computer science, software design and architecture development, algorithms and data structures, information analysis, software debugging and testing, and working on development teams. The Software Engineer also works with sponsors to curate requirements, define sprint work items, set priorities for work backlogs, and organize development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software development, debugging, modification, enhancement, and documentation
• Develop and maintain kernel and user-level software and scripts
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, develop, and maintain software applications that meet user requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
• Test software functionality by conducting manual tests and developing automated test scripts to ensure reliability and performance.
• Participate in debugging and troubleshooting software issues, providing solutions to improve application performance.
• Contribute to team meetings, code reviews, and discussions to continuously improve development processes.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, C#, Python, or JAVA.
• Familiarity with software development concepts, such as version control (e.g., SVN or Git), data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently find and implement solutions
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to tackling challenges and driving projects forward
• Demonstrated experience creating automated tests
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library
• Experience developing applications using Component Object Model (COM) based C++
• Familiarity with managed C# / .NET frameworks software development and integration with unmanaged C++.

Travel Requirements

<10% travel

Education and Length of Experience

Levels 1+2

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Levels 2+3

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 0 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.