About the job
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is an innovative defense contractor dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies that bolster U. S. National Security and Defense. With over 45 years of experience, we have supported Department of Defense clients by developing pioneering remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques that facilitate world-class data exploitation capabilities essential for missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: Due to the nature of our work, SciTec exclusively engages in U. S. government contracts, necessitating U. S. citizenship for all employees. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for any employee work visas. U. S. citizenship is also required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software systems that support advanced analysis and data processing workflows. This position emphasizes distributed systems, microservices, and real-time data pipelines while collaborating closely with scientific and technical users in a mission-oriented setting.
The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor, possessing substantial expertise in C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, sound software engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate across various disciplines while influencing technical direction through mentorship and exemplary practice.

