Software System Engineer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will help move research concepts from prototypes to delivered systems. You will create, test, and maintain software, support modeling, simulation, and field exercises, and provide technical leadership for software development teams working on complex engineering systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field
- Python programming competency
- C++ programming competency
- At least five years of relevant experience
- Qualification for access to export-controlled technology without an export-control license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification card
- Pass a Federal Tier 1 background check
Responsibilities
- Move research concepts from exploratory prototypes to delivered systems
- Create, test, and maintain software elements
- Support modeling and simulation activities
- Support field exercises that demonstrate system capabilities
- Provide technical leadership for software development teams
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts