Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst (Clearance Required)
About The Position
SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is seeking a talented systems analyst/engineer to support programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This role involves working within a fast-paced team to deliver end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. The position requires performing analysis and studies on complex, mission-critical software in various phases of maturity, from prototype to operational systems. The analyst will work with and develop analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, and other languages. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze and interpret the results of data processing algorithms to find patterns, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to influence algorithmic development and system deployment. This is an early career role, and industry or research-level academic experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred. SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees and cannot sponsor work visas. Applicants must possess an active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- 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)
- An active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher
- Detail oriented
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 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
