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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.