Sr. Staff Applied Scientist

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our innovative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver pioneering Sensor Tasking/Prioritization, Data Fusion, Typing and Classification Algorithms in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Applied Scientist to join our Boulder based team. Our data exploitation techniques are developed hand-in-hand with our customers to tackle the complex physics governing remote sensing phenomena. This effort happens at the interface of optimized scheduling, numerical techniques, statistical analysis, machine learning, real-time analytics and more. SciTec has made significant contributions to community insights with model-assisted data exploitation approaches that allow SciTec to demonstrate algorithmic concepts in real-time applications to meet the ever-evolving challenges faced by our customers.

Responsibilities

• Create key algorithms while working closely with SciTec subject matter experts
• Develop modeling and simulation software as well as data exploitation tools in languages such as Python and MATLAB
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques to real world data
• Provide technical guidance to teams aligned with contract deliverables
• Provide scientific expertise in the proposal writing process for future business development
• Design and influence system architectures, including workflow orchestration and integration of complex data pipelines
• Promote cross-team collaboration to design robust algorithms
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A PhD degree in physics, engineering, or a related STEM field
• 3+ years post graduation experience in academia or industry
• Expertise in one or more mathematical techniques such as scheduling algorithms, numerical optimization, uncertainty quantification, statistical analysis, or machine learning

• Demonstrated ability for cross-discipline collaboration (SciTec’s culture emphasizes learning with staff enthusiastic to teach niche topics during the onboarding process and beyond)
• Ability to work in a variety of numerical frameworks whether based on Python or MATLAB
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• 5+ years of industry experience

• Existing DoD security clearance
• Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data

• Experience working on large, shared code repositories
• Experience maintaining parity with prototype and deployed algorithms (e.g., Python or MATLAB bindings of operational C++ code)
• Flexibility in coding language used
• Proven quality technical writing
• Desire to interface with the customer
• Desire to work closely with program managers in an agile development environment

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 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 $116,000- $169,000/ 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.