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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** SciTec, Inc.
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $107,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostGIS, Redis, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9056246/associate-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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