Associate C++ Software Engineer - Boulder, CO
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.
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (2)
- How many years of demonstrated experience do you have writing C++ code?
- How many years of experience do you have using Linux operating systems?
Pick from a list (7)
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, including the ability to demonstrate United States citizenship and pass a background check. Are you a United States citizen?
- Are you willing to work on-site in Boulder, CO?
- Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science?
- Are you currently living within commuting distance to Boulder, CO?
- Do you have a current DoD security clearance?
- I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.
- I will complete the EEO forms listed on the following page. As a Federal Contractor, SciTec is subject to reporting this information by law. Information collected in these questions is not used in any applicant’s consideration for employment.
Written answers (2)
- What is your degree in?
- If you currently have a DoD security clearance, what level of security clearance do you maintain?