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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. For over forty-five 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. 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 Python Software Developer in Boulder, CO, to support programs focusing on missile warning and missile tracking missions. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience with 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 high-quality software features aligned to project objectives

• Assist in containerization, testing, and deployment of software for delivery to customers 
• Provide guidance and support for other technical performers

• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years professional software engineering experience 
• Familiarity with microservice architectures   
• Strong proficiency in Python 
• Demonstrable understanding of principles related to software engineering 
• Commitment to quality in code and 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 
• Experience or background with remotely sensed data or aerospace engineering principles
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as protobuf, ZMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs 
• Background in statistics
• Professional experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Gitlab-CI/CD 
• Experience with SQL, PostGIS, Redis 
• Existing 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.