Senior Research Associate: Software Engineer (Interdisciplinary)

San Jose State University Research Foundation
$180,900-$228,795 annually - (Based on 2,080 hours) Hourly 50% FTE, Benefited
retirement plan
United States, California, Mountain View
Nov 07, 2024
OUR STATEMENT The San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value. GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION The incumbent will contribute to research in the area of real time graphics modeling and simulation of UAV in the U.S. Army TDD Vehicle Management & Control (VMC) Branch at Ames. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct senior level research and development in the primary areas of real time graphics modeling and simulation. Support research and development in the real-time interactive prototype technology integration/development environment (RIPTIDE). Contribute to the software development for CIFER (Comprehensive Identification from Frequency Responses) and STTCH (Full-Envelope Stitched Simulation from Individual Linear Models and Trim Data). INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS 1) Reports to the project director. 2) Interacts with Foundation research staff and civil service staff on a daily basis. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering required. Preferably in Electrical Engineering, with extensive expertise in computer graphics, graphics modeling, and control engineering. Professional senior-level software engineer with minimum of 10 years of hands-on software development experience, specializing in 3D real-time graphics modeling and simulation. Proficient in C++, Qt, Python, OpenSceneGraph (OSG), and FlightGear, with direct hands-on programming experience using RIPTIDE, CIFER, and STITCH. In-depth knowledge in software development cycle, object-oriented software design and development, inter-process and network communication. Knowledge in computer vision, image processing and pattern recognition. Knowledge in flight dynamics and flight instrumentation display is a plus. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and organize results for publication and presentation documented by publication record. Excellent written communication skills along with strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Effective communication skills to establish effective collaborations and interactions with members of the scientific, staff and community. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in an interdisciplinary team of scientists as well as independently. Able to think independently and strategically and assess solutions for short- and long- term goals. Additional Requirements Located at the NASA Ames Research Center. Therefore, this employee must meet security qualifications for entrance to the Center. Candidate will be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be onsite three days a week. Two of the three days must be Wednesday and Thursday; the third can be picked from Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Physical Demands Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the SJSURF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current SJSURF employees who apply for the position. NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. BENEFITS The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes: Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage). Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents. Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities. 14 paid federal & state holidays. Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately. Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations. Employee discounts. Paid training and professional-development conferences. Please visit the Benefits & Compensation page on the SJSURF website for more detailed information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply for this position, an applicant must submit a formal application for employment. Select "Apply Now" to complete the SJSURF online employment application. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information. ABOUT THE SJSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San Jose State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California. SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization's funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities.