Boulder, Colorado, United States On-site Employment $155,000 - $180,000 / year

SciTec is hiring a Senior Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer

About the Role

The role involves developing robust numerical methods, integrating algorithms into software frameworks, and collaborating with scientists and engineers to solve complex computational problems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement numerical algorithms for scientific simulations
  • Optimize code for performance and accuracy on high-performance computing platforms
  • Collaborate with domain experts to translate mathematical models into software
  • Validate algorithm outputs against theoretical and experimental benchmarks
  • Debug and troubleshoot numerical instabilities and convergence issues
  • Contribute to software architecture for scalable computational systems
  • Document algorithm design and implementation details
  • Stay current with advancements in numerical methods and computing technologies
  • Participate in peer code reviews and technical discussions
  • Support integration of algorithms into larger software ecosystems
  • Work with large-scale datasets and numerical precision challenges
  • Ensure numerical consistency across different computing environments
  • Develop unit and regression tests for algorithmic components
  • Assist in performance profiling and bottleneck identification
  • Contribute to technical proposals and research documentation
  • Mentor junior engineers in algorithm development best practices
  • Adapt algorithms for parallel and distributed computing environments
  • Evaluate trade-offs between numerical accuracy and computational efficiency
  • Implement error analysis and uncertainty quantification methods
  • Support deployment of algorithms in production-grade systems
  • Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects involving physics-based modeling
  • Ensure compliance with software quality and security standards
  • Participate in agile development cycles and sprint planning
  • Communicate technical challenges and solutions to non-specialists
  • Contribute to long-term roadmap for algorithmic software development

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote and on-site flexibility

Team

Collaborative R&D environment focused on advanced computational systems

Research Collaboration

Work closely with applied mathematicians and domain scientists to refine algorithmic approaches and validate results against real-world data.

Technology Stack

Primary languages include C++ and Python; tools include MPI, CUDA, and scientific libraries such as LAPACK and PETSc.

Security Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance due to project-sensitive nature.

Available for qualified candidates

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SciTec
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. The company develops innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques for missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
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Department Defense, Intelligence, & Space Solutions
Category other
Posted 4 days ago