Mission Data Analyst - OPIR & Defense Analytics

SciTec; South Dakota; On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Safe Harbor

Company-paid health insurance

Profit-Sharing Plan

Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, seeks a systems analyst/engineer to support Next-Generation Missile Warning software and OPIR data analysis in a fast-paced team.

You will build analysis tools in Python and MATLAB, interpret results to guide algorithm improvements, and contribute from prototype to operational systems. Citizenship and security clearance are required.

On-site role in the United States with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• Experience with large dataset analysis
• Experience with remote sensing data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work on Linux operating systems
• Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis
• Capability to follow logic in other languages (C++, shell scripts)
• An active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Interpreting raw and graphical algorithm performance data into actionable recommendations for software development teams
• Presenting analysis findings to team leads
• Creating formal analysis reports and participating in peer review
• Testing prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support performance analysis for mission critical capabilities
• Developing analysis tools in Python ranging from data readers to interactive multivariate visualizations
• Designing new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Large dataset analysis

Remote sensing data analysis

Python

MATLAB

C++

Shell scripting

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Linux

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, seeks a systems analyst/engineer to support Next-Generation Missile Warning software and OPIR data analysis in a fast-paced team.

You will build analysis tools in Python and MATLAB, interpret results to guide algorithm improvements, and contribute from prototype to operational systems. Citizenship and security clearance are required.

On-site role in the United States with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.