Senior Staff Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer
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. For over forty-five 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 immediate opportunities for talented software & algorithm developers and engineers to support programs focusing on low-latency data processing, fusion, and tracking algorithms for exploitation of remote sensing systems. Our ideal candidate will work well in multiple software languages as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers and be able to prototype and develop advanced algorithms leading to eventual integration as part of government frameworks.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience technological fields (additional years of education may be substituted for years of experience)
- Experience with state estimation, tracking, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
- At least 2 years of academic or professional experience in C++ and Python
- Fluency with Linux operating systems
- Ability to work full-time in-person in Boulder, CO office location
- Detail oriented
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- A current active DoD security clearance
- An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Professional experience with application orchestration and/or deployment to the cloud
- Professional experience with Agile software development
- Professional experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
Responsibilities
- Research new algorithms and analysis techniques for remote sensor data exploitation
- Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic mastery of Python and/or C++; comfort with software design and architecture
- Develop and tune Kalman filtering, tracking, and data exploitation algorithms in Python and C++
- Characterize quality/performance of algorithms and sensor systems
- Work as part of an Agile team and contribute to shared tools
- 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
- 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness 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
Senior
