Sr Staff / Senior Software Engineering Manager - Clearance Required

SciTec•Boulder, CO

14h•$143,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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

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.