Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Description

The company's Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration business unit is hiring a software engineer at Level 3 or 4 for an internal research and development effort in Boulder, Colorado.

The effort has more than 100 engineers and aims to build fire control systems from the ground up, using new and existing technologies.

You would join the Boost Phase Prediction team, working closely with the end user and your colleagues so that what gets built serves the mission directly.

The role may be filled as a Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (T03) or a Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (T04), at a higher level if your qualifications support it.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, document and debug software and complex mathematical algorithms.
• Apply mathematics to analyze data and develop algorithms for missile tracking.
• Develop tracking and state estimation algorithms and measure how well they perform.
• Build tools and prototypes in modern C++, Python, or both.
• Track algorithm defects and resolve them.
• Write technical documentation when needed.
• Work in cross-discipline teams and explain technical material clearly to engineers at every level.
• Present technical approaches and findings clearly.
• Take on varied, challenging assignments in collaborative settings.

Requirements

• Level 3: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited university (preferred) plus 5 years of related experience, a STEM master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD plus 1 year.
• Level 4: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited university (preferred) plus 8 years of related experience, a STEM master's degree plus 6 years, or a PhD plus 4 years.
• At least 1 year of software development with Python, C++, or both.
• Working knowledge of Linux and common utilities such as grep, awk, cat and head.
• Experience developing, analyzing, testing and implementing algorithms that can be extended and reused.
• Experience with algorithm design and state estimation.
• Experience with data analysis, including population statistics and trend identification.
• Ability to connect theoretical concepts to practical implementation.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Preferred: a strong statistical background and skills.
• Preferred: experience with tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation and validation.
• Preferred: experience numerically implementing motion filters.
• Preferred: familiarity with OPIR and EOIR sensors and their simulations, which is a plus.
• Preferred: familiarity with JIRA, Bitbucket, Conan, Nexus and containerized build and run environments.

Conditions

You must hold a current, active, in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance at the time of application, which is required to start, and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel of up to 10% of the time.

Location: Boulder, Colorado.

Base salary guideline: Primary level $114,000.00 to $171,000.00; Secondary level $142,200.00 to $213,400.00. Actual offers depend on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, possible overtime pay, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.