Sr Staff / Senior Software Engineering Manager - Clearance Requi

Description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to maintain the development and delivery of mission-critical software supporting national defense programs. This role blends deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership to drive disciplined engineering, secure releases, and operationally resilient solutions that perform when it matters most. Working at the intersection of product vision and execution, the manager empowers the team to deliver high-quality capabilities aligned with program milestones and real-world operational needs. If you're passionate about building solutions that make a meaningful impact, SciTec is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Own hands-on software delivery for a small team, managing manual builds, automated builds and pipelines, testing, packaging, and releases
• Guide end-to-end feature delivery across design, implementation, version control, and release management, ensuring high-quality quarterly deployments
• Manage system-level documentation such that it is understandable and available to the deployment and integration teams and maintained at the appropriate level of detail
• Identify and support remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in production software
• Support troubleshooting via local replication of problems
• Support the development of detailed Agile program plans against high-level features provided by the product owner.
• Provide technical guidance to teams aligned with program milestones
• Interact professionally with collaborators external to the company
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A current active DoD security clearance
• A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• At least four years of ongoing professional experience in defense and/or defense-related technological fields
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams in delivering technical software applications
• Professional fluency in C++ or Python
• Fluency with Linux operating systems
• Ability to work full-time in-person in Boulder, CO office location
• Detail oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong team relationships; lead through kindness and empathy.

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• Experience with state estimation, tracking, or Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
• Professional experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
• Professional experience with application orchestration and/or deployment to the cloud

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits 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 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 $143,000 - $200,000 / 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.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.