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Software Engineer

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Posted August 7, 2026

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About the job

Position Summary:

The Sensor and Software Division is seeking a Software Engineer with a background in systems development to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, modern software languages, cloud technologies, databases, and algorithms. Experience with data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is a plus. The individual must be able to work in a secure lab environment with responsibilities for developing and maintaining software for our customer’s research and development projects.

Responsibilities: • Design and implement software using an agile approach for operation on secure networks • Develop and maintain software applications written in a variety of programming languages for integration with government computer systems • Interact with project stakeholders (customers / users) to collect system requirements and obtain user feedback • Write and maintain software documentation for installation, use, and modification • Troubleshoot and debug software and hardware issues • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards

Minimum Qualifications:

R2 Minimum Qualifications: This position will support on-going research with the Air Force, and will require a security clearance. • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of experience • Experience with Python, JavaScript, etc. • Experience with SQL • Experience working in Agile Development environments • Ability to solve problems independently • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment • Effective written communication skills • Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen • Active Security clearance

An R3 must meet all R2 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below. • A minimum of eight 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field with 8+ years of experience • Experience with NiFi • Experience with User Interface Design & Development • Experience with Neo4j & Graph Databases • Experience with React, Vue.js, Node.js • Experience with PostgreSQL • Development on Linux systems • Active Security+ certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.