Associate / Staff Python Software Engineer

SciTec • Boulder, CO • 10h ago

Description

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities.

SciTec has an immediate on-site opportunity in Boulder, Colorado for a talented Python software engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work 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. You will develop modern Python applications for data processing, deployed to our customer and industry partner sites. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced software engineer who works well as a part of a team, prioritizes the quality of their product, and seizes opportunities to be creative, learn and grow as a developer.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop Python applications in an unclassified environment.

Contribute to the improvement of various Python tools surrounding our machine learning/modeling/simulation efforts.

Execute tasks that require familiarity with development tools, including Git, Docker images, virtual environments, etc.

Complete tasks with minimal direction.

Work as part of an Agile software development team.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications are required for the position:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences

Academic or Professional experience with Python 3.6 or later

Experience with libraries such as Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Plotly

A general knowledge of data structures and algorithms

A working knowledge of object-oriented design patterns

Academic or Professional experience using Linux operating systems, including bash scripting and related concepts

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

Familiarity with Python coding standards (PEP8, etc.)

Experience with packaging and deploying Python modules & packages using pipenv or uv

Experience with Jupyter notebooks, SQLAlchemy, SQLModel

Experience working with object relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc)

Experience with Dash and/or Flask web applications

Familiarity with sockets and/or google protobuf

Exception and error handling for recovery and graceful degradation

Application containerization and orchestration with Docker, docker-compose, podman, Kubernetes, etc.

Process automation and CI/CD in Jenkins, gitlab-ci or similar

An active DoD security clearance

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)

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

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

The pay range for this position is $82,000 - $121,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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