Staff /Senior Staff Rust Software Engineer

SciTec•Boulder, CO

14h

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 data exploitation in areas such as missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and aircraft survivability. SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship. This role involves supporting programs that deliver Next-Generation Missile Warning software, focusing on end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for various defense applications. The Staff or Senior Staff Rust Software Engineer will design, implement, and evolve high-performance software systems in a secure, mission-focused environment, working independently on complex problems, contributing to system architecture, and collaborating across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
Professional experience developing software in Rust
2+ years of professional experience working in Linux environments
Working knowledge of C++ on Linux
Experience with Docker or similar container technologies
Experience writing and debugging Makefiles and shell scripts
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

3+ years of professional experience and fluency in C++
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
Experience implementing features using C++17 and C++20
Demonstrated performance optimization skills, particularly for high-throughput or compute-intensive systems
Strong understanding of modern software design principles, including object-oriented design and SOLID principles
Experience with software vulnerability analysis and remediation using static code analysis tools
Experience developing unit, component, and integration tests (e.g., googletest, TDD practices)
Experience implementing robust exception and error-handling strategies for graceful degradation
Experience with application containerization and orchestration (Docker, docker-compose, Podman, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
Experience with CMake or modern build systems
Familiarity with remote sensing data (OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, RF, or similar)
Experience working in DevSecOps environments
Professional or academic experience with Agile software development

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain Rust-based software components within a larger mission system
Work independently on complex features, subsystems, or technical tasks, owning work from design through delivery
Contribute to software architecture and design decisions with an emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainability
Develop and review code with a focus on quality, security, and long-term sustainability
Apply strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design to solve non-trivial problems
Optimize software for performance, scalability, and high data throughput
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems, infrastructure, and security engineers
Participate in Agile development processes, including planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Communicate technical status and design decisions clearly to team members and stakeholders
Support testing, integration, and deployment activities
Contribute to documentation, coding standards, and best practices
Perform other duties as assigned