Associate Software Engineer

SciTec • Boulder, CO • 3h ago

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 and Defense. For the past forty-five plus 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.

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 Associate Software Engineer in Boulder, CO, to support programs focusing on tracking multi-domain threats, optimization of satellite scheduling for missile detection, and modeling & simulation of complex systems. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C++ or Python, thrive as part of a rapidly paced, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers, and be able to proto@type, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions.

Responsibilities

Work independently and with our team to develop additional software features to satisfy contract requirements

Assist in containerization, testing, and deployment of software for delivery to customers

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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

Familiarity with microservice architectures

Background in math or physics

Strong proficiency in Python or C++

Demonstrable understanding of modern, team-based principles of software engineering

Commitment to quality in code and following software engineering practices

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Detail oriented

Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science

Professional experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Gitlab-CI/CD

Experience with SQL, PostGIS, Redis

Experience with OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data

A current 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:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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 $81,000- $98,000 / 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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