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.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain user-facing web applications and supporting backend services for real-time data and geospatial information systems. This role focuses on building reliable, visually intuitive, and high-performance applications that operate continuously in mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack—from frontend user interfaces to backend data pipelines—and thrives in a collaborative, Agile development environment.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain frontend and backend software, including code, tests, and documentation
- Build and integrate user interfaces and data pipelines for real-time and geospatial data visualization
- Design, prototype, and implement user-centric interfaces that translate customer needs into intuitive solutions
- Maintain and improve 24/7 user-facing applications that display, manage, and monitor real-time data
- Identify and resolve software defects and security vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with team members during Agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions
- Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and maintainability
- Support documentation and knowledge sharing across teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of professional experience developing user-facing web applications, including systems that operate continuously (24/7)
- Strong experience with JavaScript, including React, Node.js, and Redux
- Experience developing and maintaining applications that handle real-time data
- Proficiency working in Linux environments and using Git
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including modularity, maintainability, and testability
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality code
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
- Experience with TypeScript
- Experience developing geospatial or mapping applications, including Cesium
- Experience creating or contributing to design systems
- Experience with UI/UX prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Axure)
- Experience working across the stack with Python and/or C++
- Familiarity with messaging and streaming technologies, such as: Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs
- Experience with microservice architectures
- Professional experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools, including: Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
- Experience with databases and data stores such as SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Experience working with remotely sensed data, including OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, or RF
- Active DoD security clearance
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 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 $102,000 - $157,000 / 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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