Sr Staff / Senior Python Software Engineer
SciTec Incorporated, Boulder, CO, United States
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.
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 requirement will not be considered.
SciTec is seeking a
Sr Staff / Senior Python Software Engineer
to design, develop, and sustain high‑quality software systems that power advanced analysis and real‑time data processing workflows. This role centers on building distributed systems, microservices, and streaming data pipelines that support mission‑critical operations for the Missile Defense Agency, including automation and orchestration of satellite mission management and missile‑tracking workflows.
The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with deep Pythonexpertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate across scientific and technical disciplines. This engineer will influence technical direction through architectural leadership, mentorship, and ownership of a growing software product.
Responsibilities
Engineering
Design, implement, andmaintainhigh‑quality Python software that supports mission‑critical program objectives
Deliver complex features end‑to‑end, from requirements gathering through deployment and validation
Build andmaintaincontainerized, distributed microservices, including development, deployment, and automated testing
Design andoperatereal‑time or near‑real‑time data processing and streaming workflows
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of messaging systems and data pipelines
Develop andmaintaincomprehensive automated test suites (unit, integration, and system tests)
Promote strong engineering practices, including documentation, code quality, maintainability, and alignment with modern Python standards
Collaboration
Work directly with advanced technical and scientificusers and customersto translate analytical workflows into robust, production‑ready software
Participate in Agile development activities, including code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
Communicate technical decisions, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to both engineering and program stakeholders
Leadership & Growth
Identifytechnical risks and propose mitigation strategies to support program success
Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through code review, design guidance, and collaborative problem solving
Contribute to long‑term architectural planning and help define the future direction of the software product
Drive knowledge sharing through documentation, design artifacts, and internal presentations
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including delivering production‑quality Python software
StrongproficiencyinPython, including modern language features, packaging, and best practices
Hands‑on experience building and maintainingmicroservice architecturesanddistributed systems
Experience designing and supportingreal‑time or near‑real‑time data processing pipelines
Proficiencywriting andmaintainingautomated tests(pytestor similar) across unit, integration, and system levels
Professional experience developing software inLinuxenvironments
ProficiencywithGitand collaborative version‑control workflows
Solid understanding ofsoftware engineering fundamentals, including modular design, maintainability, and performance considerations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively withcross‑disciplinary technical and scientific users
Strong attention to detail and commitment tohigh‑quality, well‑tested, well‑documented code
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in person at theBoulder, COofficelocation
Ability to obtain andmaintaina DoD Security clearance
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
Advanced degree inComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
Experience working withscientific, remotely sensed, or mission‑critical data processing workflows
Familiarity withmessaging and communication technologiessuch as Protocol Buffers (protobuf),ZeroMQ, Kafka,gRPC, or REST APIs
Professional experience withDevOps and CI/CD tooling, such as Docker,Podman, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
Experience contributing to or guidingAgiledevelopment processes and tools, such as Jira
Experience mentoring engineers or contributing totechnical leadershipwithin a team
Active DoD security clearance
* Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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
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 $126,000-$175,000 / 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.
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SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
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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 requirement will not be considered.
SciTec is seeking a
Sr Staff / Senior Python Software Engineer
to design, develop, and sustain high‑quality software systems that power advanced analysis and real‑time data processing workflows. This role centers on building distributed systems, microservices, and streaming data pipelines that support mission‑critical operations for the Missile Defense Agency, including automation and orchestration of satellite mission management and missile‑tracking workflows.
The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with deep Pythonexpertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate across scientific and technical disciplines. This engineer will influence technical direction through architectural leadership, mentorship, and ownership of a growing software product.
Responsibilities
Engineering
Design, implement, andmaintainhigh‑quality Python software that supports mission‑critical program objectives
Deliver complex features end‑to‑end, from requirements gathering through deployment and validation
Build andmaintaincontainerized, distributed microservices, including development, deployment, and automated testing
Design andoperatereal‑time or near‑real‑time data processing and streaming workflows
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of messaging systems and data pipelines
Develop andmaintaincomprehensive automated test suites (unit, integration, and system tests)
Promote strong engineering practices, including documentation, code quality, maintainability, and alignment with modern Python standards
Collaboration
Work directly with advanced technical and scientificusers and customersto translate analytical workflows into robust, production‑ready software
Participate in Agile development activities, including code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
Communicate technical decisions, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to both engineering and program stakeholders
Leadership & Growth
Identifytechnical risks and propose mitigation strategies to support program success
Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through code review, design guidance, and collaborative problem solving
Contribute to long‑term architectural planning and help define the future direction of the software product
Drive knowledge sharing through documentation, design artifacts, and internal presentations
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including delivering production‑quality Python software
StrongproficiencyinPython, including modern language features, packaging, and best practices
Hands‑on experience building and maintainingmicroservice architecturesanddistributed systems
Experience designing and supportingreal‑time or near‑real‑time data processing pipelines
Proficiencywriting andmaintainingautomated tests(pytestor similar) across unit, integration, and system levels
Professional experience developing software inLinuxenvironments
ProficiencywithGitand collaborative version‑control workflows
Solid understanding ofsoftware engineering fundamentals, including modular design, maintainability, and performance considerations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively withcross‑disciplinary technical and scientific users
Strong attention to detail and commitment tohigh‑quality, well‑tested, well‑documented code
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in person at theBoulder, COofficelocation
Ability to obtain andmaintaina DoD Security clearance
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
Advanced degree inComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
Experience working withscientific, remotely sensed, or mission‑critical data processing workflows
Familiarity withmessaging and communication technologiessuch as Protocol Buffers (protobuf),ZeroMQ, Kafka,gRPC, or REST APIs
Professional experience withDevOps and CI/CD tooling, such as Docker,Podman, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
Experience contributing to or guidingAgiledevelopment processes and tools, such as Jira
Experience mentoring engineers or contributing totechnical leadershipwithin a team
Active DoD security clearance
* Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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
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 $126,000-$175,000 / 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.
#ND123
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
#J-18808-Ljbffr