SciTec
defense contractor
SrStaff/SeniorSoftwareEngineer(ClearanceRequired)
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“Sr Staff/Senior Software Engineer (Clearance Required) at SciTec. Skills: Missile Defense Solution software, Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data processing, system optimization, troubleshooting, reliability engineering. Support the availability, reliability, and performance of operational services supporting critical mission systems. Monitor health of software infrastructure using metrics, logs, and respond to and resolve issues”
What You'll Achieve.
Support the availability, reliability, and performance of operational services supporting critical mission systems; Improve system reliability through automation, standardization, and proactive engineering; Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing software systems
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting issues; solution provider; root-cause analysis; performance optimization skills
An active TS/SCI DoD security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Ability to work onsite in-person at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or a related technical field, 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, An active TS/SCI DoD security clearance, 3+ years of professional experience working in Linux environments, Solid understanding of software engineering best practices and commitment to high-quality code, Demonstrated performance optimization skills for data-intensive or compute-intensive systems, Ability to work onsite in-person at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, Effective communication skills and attention to detail
Nice to Have
An advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or a related technical field, Experience working with mission critical data processing workflows for remotely sensed data (OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, RF or similar), Experience with software development, integration, and deployment within government frameworks, Knowledge of cloud environments and transitioning from on-prem solutions, Experience with software containerization and orchestration, including Docker or Podman and Kubernetes, Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools, including Jira and Confluence, Experience with operational planning activities, Experience providing customer support and help desk activities
What You'll Do.
Support the availability
and performance of operational services supporting critical mission systems
Monitor health of software infrastructure using metrics
and respond to and resolve issues
Maintain and enhance monitoring
and alerting solutions
Perform root-cause analysis for infrastructure and service issues
Implement corrective and preventative actions
Participate in post-incident reviews
Improve system reliability through automation
and proactive engineering
Support software system lifecycle activities including upgrades
and configuration changes
and reliability of existing software systems
Apply understanding of data structures
and performance trade-offs
and debugging in Linux environments
Support documentation
and clear communication across the organization
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
clear communication across the organization
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills; clear communication across the organization
Process & Methodology
Agile/Scrum methodologies
Full Job Description
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 is seeking a **Sr Staff/Senior Software Engineer** to support programs delivering Missile Defense Solution software in an operational setting. You will work within a fast-paced environment on a team supporting end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. This is a key role that focuses on customer-facing onsite support and system optimization, keeping systems running, troubleshooting issues, and reporting software defects. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced software engineer that excels in an onsite, customer-facing role, as an adept software system troubleshooter and solution provider. **Responsibilities** * Support the availability, reliability, and performance of operational services supporting critical mission systems * Monitor health of software infrastructure using metrics, logs, and alerts; respond to and resolve incidents; maintain and enhance monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions * Perform root-cause analysis for infrastructure
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