Software Engineer, Junior

Skyline Scientific Inc•Dayton, OH

1m•Onsite

About The Position

Skyline Scientific is seeking a Python software engineer to work on machine learning-enabled sensor-data workflows, neural network training pipelines, automation tools, and algorithm development in support of national security missions. This role requires an individual who can understand technical problems, design software logic, build modular workflows, and collaborate with experts to create usable tools. The ideal candidate is a strong coder, a clear thinker, and eager to work with scientists and engineers on software for simulation, training data workflows, automation, analysis, and operational decision-making. The company offers top-tier benefits, an entrepreneurial culture, and a collaborative team environment. This position is located in Dayton, Ohio, with direct client support at Wright-Patterson AFB, potentially involving Windows and Linux environments, including classified workspaces. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure customer environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related STEM field. Equivalent technical experience may be considered.
3+ years of algorithm development, scientific computing, machine learning workflow support, or related technical software experience.
Programming experience for software development, data processing, automation, analysis, or algorithm implementation.
Ability to work from technical requirements and create logical software architecture, workflows, and implementation plans.
Comfortable collaborating with subject matter experts to understand data, algorithms, mission needs, and technical constraints.
Familiarity with source control and development tools such as Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, or similar tools.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Willingness and ability to work in classified or secure customer environments.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret, TS/SCI
Experience with machine learning workflows, neural network applications, training data preparation, data labeling, model evaluation, or ML-enabled analytics.
Experience with sensor data, scientific data, signal processing, image processing, simulation, modeling, or equivalent technical data workflows.
Experience developing software for simulation, modeling, data workflows, automation, mission analysis, or scientific/engineering applications.
Experience creating software architecture diagrams, workflow schematics, logic trees, or technical implementation plans.
Background in mathematics, engineering, physics, image science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or scientific computing.
Experience using Git Repository
Experience integrating algorithms into existing software suites or operational workflows.
Experience supporting defense, intelligence, aerospace, scientific, engineering, or classified customer environments.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable learning new technical domains.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python-based software for scientific, analytical, simulation, automation, machine learning, and operational applications.
Work with sensor experts, scientists, machine learning specialists, and analysts to translate technical concepts into software requirements, logic trees, schematics, and executable workflows.
Create clear software architecture, block diagrams, code structure, and documentation so that tools can be maintained, extended, and transitioned to other users.
Test, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize algorithms, data pipelines, machine learning-enabled tools, and software modules into deployable software packages.
Manage, maintain, and optimize Git repositories.