Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst
About The Position
SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a defense contractor specializing in advanced technologies for U.S. National Security and Defense. For over 45 years, SciTec has supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques for missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and aircraft survivability missions. SciTec is seeking a systems analyst/engineer to support programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This role involves end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for various defense applications. The position requires analysis and studies on complex, mission-critical software and the development of analysis tools using Python, MATLAB, and other languages. The ideal candidate will analyze and interpret data processing algorithm results to identify patterns, deficiencies, and recommend improvements. This is an early-career role, and experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Ability to obtain a secret clearance
- Experience with large dataset analysis
- Experience with remote sensing data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work on Linux operating systems
- Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis
- Capability to follow logic in other languages (C++, shell scripts)
- Detail oriented
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Active secret security clearance
- Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR data
- Experience using visualization and analysis Python packages
- Fluency with object-oriented software design principles
- An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Experience working in an Agile development process
Responsibilities
- Interpreting raw and graphical algorithm performance data into actionable recommendations for software development teams
- Presenting analysis findings to team leads
- Creating formal analysis reports and participating in peer review
- Testing prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support performance analysis for mission critical capabilities
- Developing analysis tools in Python ranging from data readers to interactive multivariate visualizations
- Designing new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
