Scientific Programmer/Analyst

Quantum Sky; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Professional dev reimbursement

Job summary

Quantum Sky in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Scientific Programmer/Analyst to contribute to state-of-the-art modeling and simulation activities within our defense-focused programs.

You will collaborate with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to develop algorithms, models, and capabilities using C++ and OO design, with opportunities across sensors, satellites, space physics, and cybersecurity. US citizenship and willingness to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in physics, engineering, mathematics, computer or physical sciences.
• Focus areas include sensors, satellites, space physics, network analysis, AI/vision, statistics, and CS topics including quantum computing.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Some US travel for meetings and presenting results.
• Strong programming skills in C++ with OO experience.
• Desirable familiarity with electro-optical sensors, radar, satellites or cybersecurity.
• US citizenship and willingness to apply for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical research and analysis, programming, software engineering, modeling complex systems, and algorithm development on existing and new programs.
• Collaborate with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to produce innovative capabilities and services based on existing products and application suite.

Skills

Team collaboration

C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

C++

Visual Studio

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Scientific Programmer/Analyst to work on different aspects of state-of-the-art modeling and simulation activities. The position is in the Santa Barbara, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Job duties include technical research and analysis, programming, software engineering, modeling complex systems, and algorithm development on existing and new programs.
• This person will work with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to produce innovative new capabilities and services based on existing products and application suite.

Qualifications

Required

• BS, MS or PhD with strong technical fundamentals preferably in physics, engineering,mathematics, computer, or physical sciences fields with skills that can transfer to our focus areas.
• Focus areas include sensors, satellites, space physics, network analysis, materials, artificial intelligence/computer vision, statistics, and computer science and computational topics including quantum computing.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment and possess good communication skills.
• Some US travel by commercial air may be required to attend meetings and present project results.
• In addition to a strong technical background, we can use good programming skills, C++ and object-oriented experience, problem solving approach development, requirements analysis, software and technical testing, reading and writing documentation.
• Desirable to have experience or familiarity with electro-optical sensors and systems, radar systems, satellite operations and communications, or cyber security, MS Office and Visual Studio.
• Ability to work on site at the Santa Barbara, CA location.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen and willing to apply for security clearance.

About Quantum Sky

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.