Associate / Staff Python Developer

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 on-site opportunity in Boulder, Colorado for a talented Python Software Developer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. 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 develop modern Python applications for data processing, deployed to our customer and industry partner sites. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced software engineer who works well as a part of a team, prioritizes the quality of their product, and seizes opportunities to be creative, learn, and grow as a developer.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python applications in unclassified and classified environments.
• Contribute to the improvement of various Python tools surrounding our machine learning/modeling/simulation efforts.
• Execute tasks that require familiarity with development tools, including Git, Docker images, virtual environments, etc.
• Complete tasks with minimal direction.
• Work as part of an Agile software development team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications are required for the position:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences

• Academic or Professional experience with Python 3.6 or later

• Experience with libraries such as Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Plotly

• Experience with object relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc) or experience with Dash and/or Flask web applications

• A general knowledge of data structures and algorithms

• A working knowledge of object-oriented design patterns

• Academic or Professional experience using Linux operating systems, including bash scripting and related concepts

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Familiarity with Python coding standards (PEP8, etc.)

• Experience with packaging and deploying Python modules & packages using pipenv or uv

• Familiarity with sockets and/or google protobuf

• 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

• An active DoD security clearance

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 to $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.