Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.
Position: Junior Algorithm Developer
Position Location: Warrenton, VA or Augusta, GA.
Position Description: We are seeking a Junior Algorithm Developer to join the Altamira team. Our ideal candidate would possess a broad range of skills as our scope of work spans various technologies. Altamira Technologies Corporation encourages independent problem solving but also provides deep reach-back support and a collaborative environment for our engineering team.
Role and Responsibilities
- Development of new software, algorithms, analytics, and other operator-generated mission requirements for understanding and articulating I&W
- Integration of data, tools, and capabilities from across laboratory environments into tools and environments readily accessible by operators
- Design/implement wrapper routines as needed around Astrograph executable in R&D and ops environments
- Implementation of advanced processing techniques into relevant tools and software for expanding mission awareness
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s (or equivalent experience) in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Applied mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or a related field
- Knowledge and experience in COMINT, ELINT, and/or FISINT collection and processing
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: signals applications, signal data processing, prototype development and supporting transition of prototype Ops to limited and baseline Ops
- Experience in one or more of the following: X0Midas, C, C++, FORTRAN, Java, MongoDB, Oracle, Red Hat Linux, Apache, Python, HTML, Dynamic HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Perl, Extensible Markup Language, Hadoop, Java Message Service, Rails, Esper
Abilities and Competencies
- Must hold TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph (U.S. Citizenship required for clearance)
- Self-motivated and eager to work intently to satisfy mission requirements
- Adaptable and has the desire to maintain our company culture
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications
- Ability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed
The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
- Knowledge and experience in COMINT, ELINT, and/or FISINT collection and processing
- Knowledge and experience in signals applications, signal data processing, prototype development, or transitioning prototypes to operational systems
- Experience with one or more listed technologies, including X0Midas, C, C++, FORTRAN, Java, MongoDB, Oracle, Red Hat Linux, Python, JavaScript, Hadoop, or related tools
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, adjust priorities, and work independently
What We Do
Altamira Technologies Corporation is a top open source technology company in the national security space. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira provides engineering and analytic services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities. Altamira focuses on creating innovative solutions that leverage common standards in architecture, data and security, which enables the company to solve complex issues of great importance to the nation while lowering engagement costs through speed of adoption, collaboration, and trust.
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