SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.

We are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Rust Software Engineer to design, implement, and evolve high-performance software systems in a secure, mission-focused environment. This role is suited for an experienced engineer who can work independently on complex technical problems, contribute to system architecture and design, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Rust-based software components within a larger mission system
• Work independently on complex features, subsystems, or technical tasks, owning work from design through delivery
• Contribute to software architecture and design decisions with an emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainability
• Develop and review code with a focus on quality, security, and long-term sustainability
• Apply strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design to solve non-trivial problems
• Optimize software for performance, scalability, and high data throughput
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems, infrastructure, and security engineers
• Participate in Agile development processes, including planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate technical status and design decisions clearly to team members and stakeholders
• Support testing, integration, and deployment activities
• Contribute to documentation, coding standards, and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field

• Professional experience developing software in Rust
• 2+ years of professional experience working in Linux environments
• Working knowledge of C++ on Linux
• Experience with Docker or similar container technologies
• Experience writing and debugging Makefiles and shell scripts
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• 3+ years of professional experience and fluency in C++
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
• Experience implementing features using C++17 and C++20
• Demonstrated performance optimization skills, particularly for high-throughput or compute-intensive systems
• Strong understanding of modern software design principles, including object-oriented design and SOLID principles
• Experience with software vulnerability analysis and remediation using static code analysis tools
• Experience developing unit, component, and integration tests (e.g., googletest, TDD practices)
• Experience implementing robust exception and error-handling strategies for graceful degradation
• Experience with application containerization and orchestration (Docker, docker-compose, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Experience with CMake or modern build systems
• Familiarity with remote sensing data (OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, RF, or similar)
• Experience working in DevSecOps environments
• Professional or academic experience with Agile software development

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Benefits

SciTec, Inc. offers a highly competitive salary and benefit 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 live insurance
• 100% company paid long-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Annual profit-sharing plan
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay
• Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $98,000 - $146,000 / 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.