Scientific Programmer/Analyst at Tyto Athene, in US-CA-Santa Barbara

Job description

• Quantum Sky is searching for a Scientific Programmer/Analyst to work on different aspects of state-of-the-art modeling and simulation activities. The position is in the Santa Barbara, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Job duties include technical research and analysis, programming, software engineering, modeling complex systems, and algorithm development on existing and new programs.
• This person will work with a team of scientists, engineers, and software specialists to produce innovative new capabilities and services based on existing products and application suite.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD with strong technical fundamentals preferably in physics, engineering, mathematics, computer, or physical sciences fields with skills that can transfer to our focus areas.
• Focus areas include sensors, satellites, space physics, network analysis, materials, artificial intelligence/computer vision, statistics, and computer science and computational topics including quantum computing.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment and possess good communication skills.
• Some US travel by commercial air may be required to attend meetings and present project results.
• In addition to a strong technical background, we can use good programming skills, C++ and object-oriented experience, problem solving approach development, requirements analysis, software and technical testing, reading and writing documentation.
• Desirable to have experience or familiarity with electro-optical sensors and systems, radar systems, satellite operations and communications, or cyber security, MS Office and Visual Studio.
• Ability to work on site at the Santa Barbara, CA location.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen and willing to apply for security clearance.

Skills

Required

• C++
• object-oriented experience
• problem solving approach development
• requirements analysis
• software and technical testing
• reading and writing documentation
• team environment
• good communication skills

Preferred

• electro-optical sensors and systems
• radar systems
• satellite operations and communications
• cyber security
• MS Office
• Visual Studio

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
• The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.
• At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.