Senior Technical Lead for Ground Processing Infrastructure

SciTec • Boulder, CO • 9h ago

SciTec 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, and we are growing our creative team! 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.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any @type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Deputy Chief 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. Candidates will develop, implement, and run engineering processes in support of a large Agile software development program. Candidates will provide engineering leadership to development teams including subcontractors and will be responsible for ensuring team work products meet program requirements. SciTec seeks a candidate who will thrive in a collaborative environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems in support of critical national security objectives.

Responsibilities

Leadership: Lead and oversee all technical aspects of the OPIR framework system design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

Architect and design systems: Define the end-to-end data processing architecture, from raw data ingestion to product delivery, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Establish standards: Set technical standards and processes for data handling, quality, and integrity to ensure all system development complies with mission and regulatory requirements.

Technical oversight: Support engineering review boards and provide technical direction to ensure the integrity of deliverables and the overall system

Communicate with stakeholders: Act as the primary technical interface between the engineering team, program management, senior leadership, and external customers. Present complex technical concepts and project status clearly.

Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and technical problem resolution

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering innovation and high-quality deliverables

Ensure all system components meet operational, reliability, security, and performance requirements

Serve as the principal technical liaison between the program and government program offices

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; Master's or PhD preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting, specifically in OPIR systems

Proven track record of leading complex systems engineering projects and cross-functional teams

Experience with government standards and frameworks such as DoD, NIST, and ICD requirements

Secret Security clearance is mandatory

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred

Domain experience with remote sensor systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.

Experience supporting systems engineering programs in the defense and aerospace fields

Experience with Agile software development methods.

Familiarity with the Earned Value Management System.

Active TS/SCI Security clearance

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Benefits

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

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

The pay range for this position is $148,000 - $175,000 / 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.

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