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COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - Software-Development

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - Software-Development position at Southwest Research Institute?

Who We Are:

Southwest Research Institute is seeking highly driven and skilled Computer Scientist/Engineer for its Applied Power Division to help develop prototype systems to solve national security challenges.

Objectives of this Role:
  • Assist in design, development, and optimization of hardware systems to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
  • Participate in exercises and testing to gather critical field data and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Provide software front-end and back-end development for one-off systems.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative solutions for system challenges.
  • Inform and work with military SOPs and standards for system evaluation and development.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and findings to senior management.
  • Programming for real time and near real time systems.
  • Assisting with design for analog and digital circuits.
Requirements:
  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree field with relevant experience.
  • 0-5 years: Experience related to GUI Design and backend development.
  • Coding experience with Python and C preferred.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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