Senior Space Domain Scientist SDA Analytics & Deployment

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Beverly, MA is seeking an experienced Applied Physical Scientist to focus on Space Domain Awareness. The role involves algorithm development, scientific analysis, and software deployment. A Master's degree in a related field and an active TS/SCI security clearance are required. Candidates should be proficient in Python and Java/Spring Boot, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred. This position is 100% on-site due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Fluency in Python and experience with scientific computing libraries.
• Knowledge of containerized workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms for SDA applications.
• Develop production-quality code in Python and Java/Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with domain experts to validate algorithms.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Python programming

Java/Spring Boot development

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Astronomy, Physics, Applied Mathematics

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Git

Job description

A defense technology company based in Beverly, MA is seeking an experienced Applied Physical Scientist to focus on Space Domain Awareness. The role involves algorithm development, scientific analysis, and software deployment. A Master's degree in a related field and an active TS/SCI security clearance are required. Candidates should be proficient in Python and Java/Spring Boot, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred. This position is 100% on-site due to the nature of the work.