Senior Staff / Senior Full Stack Engineer (Clearance Required)
Description
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, 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.
NOTE: This role is contingent upon contract award.
We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software systems. This role focuses on distributed systems, microservices, and real-time data pipelines, working closely with scientific and technical users in a mission-focused environment.
The ideal candidate is a strong contributor with deep Python, TypeScript / JavaScript, and DevOps expertise utilizing sound software engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines while influencing technical direction through example and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Work both independently and collaboratively with development teams to deliver complex features end to end
- Design, implement, and maintain high-quality software aligned with program objectives
- Promote strong engineering practices, including testing, documentation, and maintainability
- Contribute to containerized, distributed microservice architectures, including development, deployment, and testing
- Design, implement, and maintain real-time or near-real-time data processing and streaming workflows
- Participate in and guide Agile development activities, including code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical collaboration and code reviews
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Expert in Python with previous experience using Pandas and NumPy
- Proficient in TypeScript with previous experience using React and Plotly
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, modularity, and maintainability
- Expertise with Object-Oriented Programming, including modern language features and best practices
- Experience writing and maintaining automated tests
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Master of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Experience working with remotely sensed data or scientific data processing workflows
- Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm), and deployment (e.g., ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD)
- Experience working in Agile software development environments and using task scheduling and tracking software (e.g., JIRA)
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 $127,000 -$193,000 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.
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Short answers (2)
- What level security clearance do you maintain?
- How have you interacted with real-time data pipelines?
Pick from a list (4)
- 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 US Citizen?
- 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. 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.
- 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)
- Please describe your Full Stack Development experience.
- Describe the types of distributed systems you have worked on previously