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Associate C++ Software Engineer - Boulder, CO

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Boulder, CO, USA
88K-107K Annually
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Boulder, CO, USA
88K-107K Annually
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Develop and maintain C++ software for OPIR sensor data processing supporting missile warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence. Responsibilities include software design, feature development, prototyping, integration, testing, agile collaboration, and small-project ownership. The role requires Linux, Makefiles, shell scripting, data structures, and eligibility for a DoD security clearance, with preferred experience in modern C++, optimization, testing, containerization, CI/CD, CMake, DevSecOps, and remotely sensed data.
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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 senior software 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. Our 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 engineer, prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions into Government frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Works on program sub task or feature, may own small projects
  • Demonstrates fluency of primary coding language; comfortable with software design
  • Regularly communicates with team leads, engages in agile meetings and processes
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
  • Experience and fluency in C++
  • Experience using Linux operating systems
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Knowledge in C++ language on Linux
  • Knowledge of writing and debugging Makefiles
  • Knowledge of writing and debugging shell scripts
  • Knowledge of Data Structures
  • 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
  • At least one year of professional experience and fluency in C++
  • At least two years of professional experience using Linux operating systems
  • Experience implementing features of C++ 11, 14, 17 and 20 standards
  • Optimization skills for high data throughput processing
  • Strong understanding and experience with modern object-oriented design, inheritance patterns and SOLID principles
  • Software vulnerability analysis and remediation using static code analysis tools
  • Unit, component, and integration test development with a test framework such as googletest - test driven design
  • Exception and error handling for recovery and graceful degradation
  • Application containerization and orchestration with docker, docker-compose, podman, Kubernetes, etc.
  • Process automation and CI/CD in Jenkins, gitlab-ci or similar
  • Build configuration with CMake
  • Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
  • Professional experience with DevSecOps
  • Professional or academic experience with Agile software development

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 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.

SciTec Boulder, Colorado, USA Office

2580 55th Street, Suite #201 , Boulder, United States, 80301

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