Staff / Sr Staff Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, 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.

• →Lead the research, development, and maturation of advanced numerical algorithms for remote sensing data exploitation across multi-modal sensor systems (e.g., EO/IR, SAR, RF)
• → Design, implement, and optimize high-performance algorithms in Python and C++, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and operational robustness in mission environments
• → Architect and develop end-to-end signal processing, image processing, and data exploitation pipelines from prototype through production deployment
• → Advance modeling, simulation, and machine learning toolchains, including development of reusable frameworks and infrastructure to support algorithm evaluation and integration
• → Define and execute quantitative performance assessments of algorithms and sensor systems, including error characterization, sensitivity analysis, and validation against real-world data
• → Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, system architects, and mission stakeholders to integrate algorithms into operational systems and ensure mission alignment
• → Provide technical leadership within Agile development teams, including mentoring junior engineers, driving best practices, and contributing to shared codebases and tools
• → Support proposal efforts, technical roadmaps, and customer engagements by articulating algorithmic approaches and differentiators
• → Ensure compliance with mission assurance, security, and software quality standards applicable to DoD environments
• → Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 2+ years of experience developing numerical algorithms for signal processing, image processing, or sensor data exploitation
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing algorithms in Python and C++
• Strong foundation in numerical methods, linear algebra, probability/statistics, and optimization techniques
• Experience working with real-world sensor data (e.g., EO/IR, SAR, RF, or multi-modal systems)
• Proven ability to evaluate algorithm performance, including error analysis, validation, and benchmarking
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments and modern software development practices (version control, testing, CI/CD)
• Ability to work effectively in Agile or iterative development environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (active clearance preferred)

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with advanced signal/image processing techniques (e.g., detection, tracking, estimation, inverse problems, or computer vision)
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and integration of ML models into operational pipelines
• Experience optimizing algorithms for performance (e.g., parallel computing, GPU acceleration, memory optimization)
• Knowledge of DoD or Intelligence Community mission systems, especially related to remote sensing or space-based sensors
• Experience transitioning algorithms from research/prototype to production/operational environments
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with modeling and simulation environments supporting sensor system development
• Prior experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers
• Active DoD security clearance