C++ Principal 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.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Principal Software Engineer to support our programs delivering detection and tracking software in Boulder, CO. 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 and/or radar data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and/or Technical Intelligence. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in C++, work well as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment and be able to engineer, prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate expertise at primary language and large-scale Software Engineering, including architecture, design, and testing.
Lead large teams, guide software engineering across multiple Agile teams.
Provides thought-leadership and subject matter expertise across the company
Regularly communicate with customers, present status, engage in program-level meetings and processes.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
At least 12 years of professional experience and fluency in C++
At least 5 years of professional experience using Unix 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
Experience with software prototyping, development, and integration within government frameworks
Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
Professional experience with DevSecOps
Professional experience with Agile software development
Leadership experience
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 Vacation, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible work hours
The pay range for this position is $162,000 - $193,000 / 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.