UDRI is seeking qualified applicants to apply for their Research Computer Scientist position! This position will work with the Air Vehicle Optimization Group and is a full time benefit eligible position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance, vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay.

The Air Vehicle Optimization Group at UDRI is a diverse team of skilled engineers and scientists who work closely with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop, prototype, and test numerical models, software, and hardware for the multidisciplinary design and analysis of aerospace vehicles. The group brings together specialties in Aerospace, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics to combine state-of-the-art engineering tools with innovative ideas to support future aircraft design methods from conceptual design through flight testing. A few of the projects the group currently supports include: Computational Aircraft Prototype Synthesis (CAPS), Missile Enhancement via ReconfigurabLe Interceptor Nose (MERLIN), Efficient Supersonic Aircraft Vehicle (ESAV), X-56, and XQ-58A.

The group is currently seeking a Computer Scientist to support ongoing research and development contracts at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the Air Force Research Laboratory to provide support for the development of research software, databases, and other software applications. Research Computer Scientists apply fundamental computer science principles to design, develop, document, maintain, and deploy software applications in the support of aerospace engineering research.

The successful candidate will bring to bear their skills and experience with one or more of the following: experience in software development, experience with network programming protocols, and experience with databases. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential and highly valued in this role.


Minimum Qualifications

- A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline from ABET accredited institution
- Proficient using C, Python, or similar programming languages for development of software applications
- Knowledge and experience using coding best practices
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Due to the security clearance requirements of this position, US citizenship is required
- The candidate must be able to pass a National Agency Check

An R2 must meet all R1 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below.
- A minimum of three years of directly related experience is required
 

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- Proficient using C++, Java, Javascript, FORTRAN, Go, or similar programming languages
- Knowledge and experience with databases
- Knowledge of REST or similar network programming protocols
- Experience with Web Server APIs
- Knowledge and experience using Git and GitLab or another version control software
- Proficiency using Docker or other containerization tools
- Knowledge of SysML

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.



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