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SciTec C++ Staff / Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Boulder, CO in Boulder, Colorado

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. 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. 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 an immediate opportunity for a talented software engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business that provides core capabilities for National Security and Defense. Our teams focus on image analysis, low-latency data processing, detection, and tracking algorithms for exploitation of remote sensing systems. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded C++ developer, work well as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment, and be able to prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions into Government frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Implement new algorithms for remote sensor data exploitation

  • Optimize existing high-throughput algorithms surrounding our image analysis, detection, and tracking efforts

  • Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic mastery of primary language; comfortable with software design and architecture

  • 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. Additional years of education may be substituted for years of professional experience.

  • At least five years of professional experience and fluency in C++

  • At least three years of professional experience using Linux operating systems

  • Knowledge in C++ language on Linux

  • Knowledge of Data Structures

  • Experience with GPU programming

  • Detail oriented

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work full-time 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

  • Optimization skills for high data throughput processing

  • Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data

  • Strong understanding and experience with modern object-oriented design, inheritance patterns, and SOLID principles

  • An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science

  • Experience implementing features of C++ 14, 17, and 20 standards

  • Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Matlab, Rust, Python

  • Professional experience with Agile software development

  • A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher

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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

  • 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 $108,000 - $145,000 / 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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