Associate / Staff Python Developer
About The Position
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus 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. SciTec has an immediate on-site opportunity in Boulder, Colorado for a talented Python Software Developer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. You will develop modern Python applications for data processing, deployed to our customer and industry partner sites. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced software engineer who works well as a part of a team, prioritizes the quality of their product, and seizes opportunities to be creative, learn, and grow as a developer.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences
- Academic or Professional experience with Python 3.6 or later
- Experience with libraries such as Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Plotly
- Experience with object relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc) or experience with Dash and/or Flask web applications
- A general knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- A working knowledge of object-oriented design patterns
- Academic or Professional experience using Linux operating systems, including bash scripting and related concepts
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Python coding standards (PEP8, etc.)
- Experience with packaging and deploying Python modules & packages using pipenv or uv
- Familiarity with sockets and/or google protobuf
- Exception and error handling for recovery and graceful degradation
- Application containerization and orchestration with Docker, docker-compose, podman, Kubernetes, etc.
- Process automation and CI/CD in Jenkins, gitlab-ci or similar
- An active DoD security clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop Python applications in unclassified and classified environments.
- Contribute to the improvement of various Python tools surrounding our machine learning/modeling/simulation efforts.
- Execute tasks that require familiarity with development tools, including Git, Docker images, virtual environments, etc.
- Complete tasks with minimal direction.
- Work as part of an Agile software development team.
- 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
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
