Scientific Programmer/Analyst

Tyto Athene

$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physical sciences preferred.
  • Experience in sensors, satellites, space physics, and network analysis is a plus.
  • Strong team player with effective communication skills is essential.
  • Willingness to travel domestically for meetings and presentations may be required.
  • Proficient programming skills in C++ and experience with object-oriented programming are necessary.
  • Familiarity with electro-optical sensors, radar systems, or cybersecurity is desirable.
  • US Citizenship and eligibility for security clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical research and analysis to support modeling and simulation activities.
  • Engage in programming and software engineering tasks for complex system modeling.
  • Collaborate with a team to enhance existing products and develop new services.
  • Create algorithms for new and existing applications.
  • Participate in meetings to discuss project results and updates.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match to support retirement savings.
  • Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Referral bonuses for successful candidate placements.
  • Funding for professional development opportunities.
  • Parental leave to support families.
Full Job Description
Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Scientific Programmer/Analyst to work on different aspects of state-of-the-art modeling and simulation activities. The position is in the Santa Barbara, CA office.

Responsibilities:
  • Job duties include technical research and analysis, programming, software engineering, modeling complex systems, and algorithm development on existing and new programs.
  • This person will work with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to produce innovative new capabilities and services based on existing products and application suite.


Qualifications

Required:
  • BS, MS or PhD with strong technical fundamentals preferably in physics, engineering, mathematics, computer, or physical sciences fields with skills that can transfer to our focus areas.
  • Focus areas include sensors, satellites, space physics, network analysis, materials, artificial intelligence/computer vision, statistics, and computer science and computational topics including quantum computing.
  • Ability to successfully work in a team environment and possess good communication skills.
  • Some US travel by commercial air may be required to attend meetings and present project results.
  • In addition to a strong technical background, we can use good programming skills, C++ and object-oriented experience, problem solving approach development, requirements analysis, software and technical testing, reading and writing documentation.
  • Desirable to have experience or familiarity with electro-optical sensors and systems, radar systems, satellite operations and communications, or cyber security, MS Office and Visual Studio.
  • Ability to work on site at the Santa Barbara, CA location.
  • Applicant must be a US Citizen and willing to apply for security clearance.


Compensation:
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.


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