Software Integration Engineer

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 opportunity for a talented Integration Engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a business that provides core capabilities for National Security and Defense. Our teams focus on low-latency data processing for exploitation of remote sensing systems. Our ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, experienced engineer who can coordinate across multiple teams, lead a team to integrate multiple components into an orchestrated Government framework, and work well as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for our software projects
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and performance
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize code for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement and enforce best practices for security and compliance.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to our DevOps processes and tools
• Build tools to reduce occurrence of errors and improve developer experience
• Perform root cause analysis of production errors and resolve technical issues
• Design procedures for system troubleshooting and maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's in computer science, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or similar field
• At least 8 years professional experience designing and developing application container deployment solutions using docker, docker-compose, Kubernetes, etc.
• At least 8 years professional experience and fluency in one or more of the following languages: C++, Python
• At least three years professional experience building and executing DevOps or DevSecOps solutions using Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) such as gitlab-ci and/or Jenkins
• At least 8 years ongoing experience using Linux operating systems to develop software
• Strong experience maintaining deployment environments for development, test and production
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work full-time in-person in Boulder, CO office location
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

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 OpenShift
• Experience implementing features of C++ 14, 17, and 20 standards
• Professional experience with Agile software development
• A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher

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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
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness 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 $146,000 to $172,000 per 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.