Senior C++ 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. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented 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.

We are seeking a Senior C++ Software Developer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance software supporting remote sensor data exploitation and analysis. This role focuses on hands-on algorithm development and optimization within a large, production C++ codebase running on Linux systems.

The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with deep C++ expertise, solid systems knowledge, and experience working on performance-critical software in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain C++ software components supporting remote sensor data processing

Develop and optimize high-throughput algorithms for image analysis, detection, and tracking

Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing software systems

Apply strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance trade-offs

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code using modern language features

Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design decisions

Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration teams

Work effectively within an Agile software development process

Support integration, testing, and debugging in Linux environments

Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned 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

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 $156,000- $193,000 / 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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