Senior Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer

SciTec • Boulder, CO • 5h ago

Responsibilities

Lead the research, development, and maturation of advanced numerical algorithms for remote sensing data exploitation across multi-modal sensor systems (e.g., EO/IR, SAR, RF)

Design, implement, and optimize high-performance algorithms in Python and C++, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and operational robustness in mission environments

Architect and develop end-to-end signal processing, image processing, and data exploitation pipelines from proto@type through production deployment

Advance modeling, simulation, and machine learning toolchains, including development of reusable frameworks and infrastructure to support algorithm evaluation and integration

Define and execute quantitative performance assessments of algorithms and sensor systems, including error characterization, sensitivity analysis, and validation against real-world data

Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, system architects, and mission stakeholders to integrate algorithms into operational systems and ensure mission alignment

Provide technical leadership within Agile development teams, including mentoring junior engineers, driving best practices, and contributing to shared codebases and tools

Support proposal efforts, technical roadmaps, and customer engagements by articulating algorithmic approaches and differentiators

Ensure compliance with mission assurance, security, and software quality standards applicable to DoD environments

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

8+ years of experience developing numerical algorithms for signal processing, image processing, or sensor data exploitation (or 6+ years with a Master's, 4+ with a PhD)

Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing algorithms in Python and C++

Strong foundation in numerical methods, linear algebra, probability/statistics, and optimization techniques

Experience working with real-world sensor data (e.g., EO/IR, SAR, RF, or multi-modal systems)

Proven ability to evaluate algorithm performance, including error analysis, validation, and benchmarking

Experience working in Linux-based development environments and modern software development practices (version control, testing, CI/CD)

Ability to work effectively in Agile or iterative development environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (active clearance preferred)

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience with advanced signal/image processing techniques (e.g., detection, tracking, estimation, inverse problems, or computer vision)

Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and integration of ML models into operational pipelines

Experience optimizing algorithms for performance (e.g., parallel computing, GPU acceleration, memory optimization)

Knowledge of DoD or Intelligence Community mission systems, especially related to remote sensing or space-based sensors

Experience transitioning algorithms from research/proto@type to production/operational environments

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with modeling and simulation environments supporting sensor system development

Prior experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers

Active DoD 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 $155,000 - $180,000 / 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. VETS/Disabled.

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