Scientific Programmer/Analyst

Quantum Sky•Goleta, CA

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Sky is searching for a Scientific Programmer/Analyst to work on different aspects of state-of-the-art modeling and simulation activities. The position is in the Santa Barbara, CA office. Job duties include technical research and analysis, programming, software engineering, modeling complex systems, and algorithm development on existing and new programs. This person will work with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to produce innovative new capabilities and services based on existing products and application suite.

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD with strong technical fundamentals preferably in physics, engineering, mathematics, computer, or physical sciences fields with skills that can transfer to our focus areas.
Focus areas include sensors, satellites, space physics, network analysis, materials, artificial intelligence/computer vision, statistics, and computer science and computational topics including quantum computing.
Ability to successfully work in a team environment and possess good communication skills.
Some US travel by commercial air may be required to attend meetings and present project results.
strong technical background
good programming skills
C++ and object-oriented experience
problem solving approach development
requirements analysis
software and technical testing
reading and writing documentation
Ability to work on site at the Santa Barbara, CA location.
Applicant must be a US Citizen
willing to apply for security clearance

Nice To Haves

experience or familiarity with electro-optical sensors and systems
radar systems
satellite operations and communications
cyber security
MS Office
Visual Studio

Responsibilities

technical research and analysis
programming
software engineering
modeling complex systems
algorithm development on existing and new programs
work with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to produce innovative new capabilities and services based on existing products and application suite