Join SciTec, Inc.: Engineering Manager - Software and Algorithms

SciTec, Inc. is excited to announce multiple government contract awards and the growth of our creative team. We are a dynamic small business with a mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities, supporting National Security and Defense. Our innovative tools provide unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities for various U.S. Government and Department of Defense customers.

Position Overview: Algorithm Technical Lead

SciTec has an immediate opening for a talented Algorithm Technical Lead. This role focuses on Image and Digital Signal Processing, State Estimation, and Classification for the exploitation of data from ground-based, airborne, and space-based remote sensing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in alignment with program milestones.
• Communicate with Business Leadership, Program Management, and customer stakeholders to establish and assess program objectives and risks, and to create Agile program plans.
• Research new data processing algorithms and techniques for remote sensor data exploitation.
• Develop proof-of-concept tools using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Characterize the quality and performance of algorithms and sensor systems.
• Develop software supporting Signal and Image Processing, State Estimation, and Classification in Python and C++.
• Mentorship and development of the technical staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++ in academic or professional settings.
• 3+ years of experience in designing technical software applications using Agile processes.
• 5+ years of experience with state estimation, signal processing, or statistics.
• Proven ability to lead teams in delivering technical software applications.
• Identifies technical risks and proposes risk reduction strategies to meet program objectives.
• Experience in developing Agile plans for technical projects.
• Strong ability to build team relationships and mentor staff.
• Effective communication skills with Business Leadership, Program Management, and customer stakeholders.
• Experience in defense community technology for data exploitation is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD security clearance.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Experience with Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), Multi-/Hyperspectral Imagery (MSI/HSI), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), or Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) data.
• Advanced experience with machine learning, image processing, and filtering algorithms for data extraction and classification.
• Current DoD security clearance.

Note: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Benefits Package

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

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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
• 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, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $201,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to role responsibilities, candidates' work experience, education/training, and key skills. Note that this is not a guarantee of compensation.

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