Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst
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. 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 systems analyst/engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a 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. You will perform analysis and studies on complex, mission critical software in various phases of maturity, from prototype to operational systems. You will work with and develop analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, and other languages to support analysis. Our ideal candidate will be able to analyze and interpret the results of data processing algorithms to find patterns, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to influence algorithmic development and system deployment. This is an early career role. Industry or research-level academic experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interpreting raw and graphical algorithm performance data into actionable recommendations for software development teams
- Presenting analysis findings to team leads
- Creating formal analysis reports and participating in peer review
- Testing prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support performance analysis for mission critical capabilities
- Developing analysis tools in Python ranging from data readers to interactive multivariate visualizations
- Designing new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Experience with large dataset analysis
- Experience with remote sensing data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work on Linux operating systems
- Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis
- Capability to follow logic in other languages (C++, shell scripts)
- Detail oriented
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred:
- Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR data
- Experience using visualization and analysis Python packages
- Fluency with object-oriented software design principles
- An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Experience working in an Agile development process
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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 $88,000 - $127,000 / 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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Short answers (1)
- If you currently have DoD security clearance, what level of security clearance do you maintain?
Pick from a list (6)
- 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 able to work 100% on site in Boulder Colorado?
- Do you have an active DOD Security clearance?
- Do you have a Bachelors Degree in the physical science, mathematics, engineering or computer science?
- 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.
- I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time. 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.
Written answers (3)
- What is your Bachelor's Degree in?
- Do you have any experience with Python?
- Please explain your experience with large dataset analysis.
