Senior Staff / Senior Software Engineer

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.

Active Top Secret security clearance required. 

We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior 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 and TypeScript / JavaScript expertise utilizing sound software engineering judgment, DevSecOps, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines while influencing technical direction through example and mentorship.

• 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

• 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
• Skilled 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)

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.