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About this Senior Staff / Senior Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer role at SciTec

SciTec · Onsite · Boulder, Colorado, United States

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has immediate opportunities for talented software & algorithm developers and engineers to support programs focusing on low-latency data processing, fusion, and tracking algorithms for exploitation of remote sensing systems. Our ideal candidate will work well in multiple software languages as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers and be able to prototype and develop advanced algorithms leading to eventual integration as part of government frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Research new algorithms and analysis techniques for remote sensor data exploitation
  • Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic mastery of Python and/or C++; comfort with software design and architecture
  • Develop and tune Kalman filtering, tracking, and data exploitation algorithms in Python and C++
  • Characterize quality/performance of algorithms and sensor systems
  • Work as part of an Agile team and contribute to shared tools
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
  • At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience technological fields (additional years of education may be substituted for years of experience)
  • Experience with state estimation, tracking, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
  • At least 2 years of academic or professional experience in C++ and Python
  • Fluency with Linux operating systems
  • Ability to work full-time in-person in Boulder, CO office location
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

  • A current active DoD security clearance
  • An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
  • Professional experience with application orchestration and/or deployment to the cloud
  • Professional experience with Agile software development
  • Professional experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $127,000 - $193,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VETS/Disabled.

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About SciTec

The world brings problems; SciTec builds solutions. Our team is committed to delivering cutting-edge advanced sensor systems, data-processing algorithms, and testing equipment for defense, national security, and civil applications. As a certified small business, our core focus is getting innovative technologies tailored to our customers’ most pressing needs out of the laboratory and into the field. SciTec scientists, engineers, and developers bring world-class expertise and fresh thinking to solve the hardest problems in remote sensing. The same principles we adopted when we started in 1979 continue to guide us today: we commit to addressing ever-evolving challenges through continual innovation and adaptation with an empowered and dedicated workforce.

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