Sr Staff Software Development Engineer

Vantor • Herndon, VA

1d • $137,000 - $228,000

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph. The Full Stack Software Developer will work independently and as part of a cross-functional team comprised of technical experts supporting an established and growing Intelligence Community (IC) mission. You will need to quickly understand complex technical concepts, make assessments, and articulate your recommendations to the customer. Previous experience working on-site to support the Department of War (DoW) and the Intelligence Community (IC) is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technology field. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of relevant experience in software development, technology, engineering and/or science.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, GO, TypeScript/JavaScript
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Matlab, AWS, RESTful APIs, RESTful Web Services, Orchestration and Containerization (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker).
• Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to non-technical audiences and senior-level government representatives.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education in Math, Physics.
• Knowledge in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Electro-Optical (EO), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Data.
• Experience with ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, STK, SIMDIS, Global Mapper, ENVI, QT Modeler and/or SocetGXP.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices architectures in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high availability, performance, and maintainability.
• Development using Agile development practices.
• Experience working on-site at a customer location.
• Experience working in DOW / IC.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a lead or within a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Enable the development of system architectures, software systems, or software applications.
• Develop new software from algorithm definitions and prototypes.
• Work with program teams to plan future operations.
• Practice and improve on agile development methodologies and tools
• Work in a collaborative environment to support sensor system design and fielding, special communications, and C2.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to compile complex products to inform leadership on technical risks and chances for success of projects.
• Brief customer project, program and senior leadership, as well as mission partners on modeling efforts, results, conclusions and recommendations.

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
• You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level