Staff/Sr. Staff Software Developer

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 immediate opportunities for talented software developers and engineers to support programs focusing on low-latency data processing, classification, fusion and tracking algorithms for exploitation of remote sensing systems. Our ideal candidate will work well in multiple software languages as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers. Be able to prototype and develop advanced algorithms leading to eventual integration in C++/Rust applications hosted on cloud systems as part of government frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic mastery of primary language; comfortable with software design and architecture
• Regularly communicate with team, present status, engage in program-level meetings and processes
• Characterize quality/performance of algorithms and sensor systems
• Work as part of an Agile team and contribute to shared tools
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• At least two years of professional experience and fluency in Rust or C++
• Experience with application orchestration and/or deployment to the cloud with docker, docker-compose, podman, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience with DevSecOps and CICD pipelines
• Professional experience in mission critical and real time applications
• Fluency with Linux operating systems
• Ability to work in-person in Boulder, CO office location
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• Professional experience in Rust
• Experience with Kubernetes, Prometheus and Grafana
• Professional experience with state estimation, tracking, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
• Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
• Unit, component, and integration test development with a test framework such as cargo test or googletest - test driven design
• Strong experience with software vulnerability scanning with static and dynamic code analysis
• Strong communication skills and working with distributed teams
• Current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher

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 $94,000- $141,000 / 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.