Staff /Senior Staff Rust Software Engineer

About this role

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. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. 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 *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #ND123 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 $102,000 - $157,000 / 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.