Senior Staff / Senior Algorithm Engineer (Clearance Required)

SciTec Incorporated; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 127,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Company-paid Health insurance

Company-paid Dental insurance

Company-paid Vision insurance

Company-paid Life insurance

Company-paid Long-term Disability

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

SciTec Incorporated is seeking a Senior Staff / Senior Algorithm Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high-performance image processing algorithms for complex raw data feeds in a mission-focused environment.

The role requires deep Python, Rust, and C++ expertise, extensive Kalman/particle filtering experience, and a Top Secret clearance. You will lead end-to-end pipelines, optimize tracking, and mentor cross-disciplinary teams in a government contracting setting.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years implementing Kalman or particle filtering.
• Proficient in Python, Rust, and C++ for algorithm development and tuning.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development, and maturation of advanced numerical algorithms for image processing and data exploitation, including detection, tracking, estimation, clutter suppression, and processing.
• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance tracking algorithms in Python, Rust, and C++, with emphasis on scalability, latency reduction, and robustness for operational missions.
• Develop and tune Kalman filtering, tracking, and data exploitation algorithms in Python, Rust, and C++.
• Develop and optimize Resource Management algorithms based on mission requirements
• Architect and develop end to end processing pipelines, from raw data ingest through processing chains, feature extraction, tracking, and production deployment in mission environments.
• Experience employing CUDA and its ecosystem for libraries

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

Kalman filtering

Particle filtering

Automated testing

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field

PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CUDA

JIRA

Job description

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, 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.

We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior Algorithm Software Engineer with a passion to design, develop, and deliver high-performance algorithms applied to complex raw data feeds for image processing. Additionally, this role focuses on enhancing existing novel R&D algorithms working closely with scientific and technical users in a mission-focused environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong contributor with deep Python, Rust, and C++ expertise utilizing sound software engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines while influencing technical direction through example and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development, and maturation of advanced numerical algorithms for image processing and data exploitation, including detection, tracking, estimation, clutter suppression, and processing.
• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance tracking algorithms in Python, Rust, and C++, with emphasis on scalability, latency reduction, and robustness for operational missions.
• Develop and tune Kalman filtering, tracking, and data exploitation algorithms in Python, Rust, and C++.
• Develop and optimize Resource Management algorithms based on mission requirements
• Architect and develop end to end processing pipelines, from raw data ingest through processing chains, feature extraction, tracking, and production deployment in mission environments.
• Experience employing Cuda and its ecosystem for libraries

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience implementing Kalman or particle filtering
• Proficient in Python, Rust, and C++ for algorithm development and tuning
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience working with remotely sensed data or scientific data processing workflows
• Experience working with Computer Vision algorithms and libraries for feature recognition and typing
• Experience working in Agile software development environments and using task scheduling and tracking software (e.g., JIRA)

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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 $127,000 - $193,000 / 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. VETS/Disabled.