Associate Software Engineer

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., 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 prototype, 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

• 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

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 $88,000 - $107,000 / 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.