Software Engineer

Arcarithm; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcarithm seeks a Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, to analyze real world missile defense data within an Agile Scrum team. You will develop features and stories aligned to program objectives and contribute to complex data-driven analyses using MATLAB and related tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, DoD Final Top Secret/SCI eligibility, and a strong background in math, physics, and system engineering concepts applied to ballistic missile defense and command and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• DoD Final Top Secret with SCI eligibility at start.
• Strong background in math and physics enabling analysis of ballistic missile threats.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real world missile defense data.
• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to develop features and stories mapped to program objectives.
• Collect/interpret data and develop/update algorithms using MATLAB and other tools.

Skills

Data analytics

Agile Scrum

Math & physics

Education

Post-secondary degree or certifications

Tools

MATLAB

Unix/Linux

Job description

WE ARE ARCARITHM, and we are changing the world!

If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team!

We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! At Arcarithm, we cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development. We are committed to investing in our employees by offering comprehensive health insurance options, a generous 401K plan, competitive salaries, continuous career growth opportunities, flexible schedules including remote work, mentoring and performance incentives.

Arcarithm is currently seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more!

We are excited to continue to change and improve the world through innovation and technology! Contact us today to hear more about Arcarithm and all we offer!

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Level: E4

Required Clearance Level: Top Secret/ SCI

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze real world data pertaining to Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness.
• As part of an Agile Scrum team, develop and complete features and stories mapped to program objectives.
• Depending on the specific skills of the successful applicant, duties will include one or more of the following:
  • Collect and interpret real world data.
  • Develop new algorithms to effectively utilize the data.
  • Actively update current algorithms based on new data.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related experience, may have a post- secondary degree or certifications in related discipline.
• DoD Final Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance at start.
• The ideal candidate shall possess a strong analysis background, encompassing a broad range of disciplines that enable effective filtering of data to predict future states of ballistic missile threats. This background should include experience in performance analysis and characterization of large-scale complex system simulations, focusing on ballistic missile threats, weapon systems, and command and control architectures.
• A knowledge of system engineering principles and practices is also required, including system design, development, testing, and evaluation, as applied to ballistic missile systems and associated command and control systems.
• The candidate should also possess a working or theoretical knowledge of ballistic or non-ballistic missile defense concepts, including Battle Management and Command and Control (BM/C2) systems, defense communication systems, and the Missile Defense System (MDS).
• A strong foundation in math and physics is required, as well as experience using tools such as MATLAB to support analysis of complex data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate should possess data analytics skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and filter large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform predictions of future ballistic missile threat states.
• Furthermore, the candidate should have experience in analyzing and characterizing ballistic missile threats, including threat systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and the ability to predict future threat states based on trends and patterns.
• Overall, the candidate should demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical disciplines that underpin ballistic missile threat analysis and prediction, including the ability to integrate and analyze data from diverse sources to inform predictive models and simulations.
• Specific knowledge of one or more MDS elements, such as C2BMC, AN/TPY-2, LRDR, BOA, SBIRS, GMB, Aegis BMD, and PATRIOT, is highly desirable.
• Additionally, familiarity with operating systems like Unix/Linux, and experience with Agile Scrum and continuous integration methodologies, is desirable.
• Experience with scenario generation is also a plus, demonstrating the ability to create realistic and relevant scenarios to support analysis and testing of missile defense systems.

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Arcarithm participates in E-Verify.