Staff /Senior Staff Rust Software Engineer

SciTec•Boulder, CO

14h

About The Position

SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Rust Software Engineer to design, implement, and evolve high-performance software systems in a secure, mission-focused environment. This role involves working 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. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer who can work independently on complex technical problems, contribute to system architecture and design, and collaborate effectively across teams. SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees.

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