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Associate Software Engineer

SciTec

Boulder, COJob$88–107K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$88–107K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Job overview

SciTec is hiring an Associate Software Engineer in Boulder to support national security programs involving multi-domain threat tracking, satellite scheduling for missile detection, and complex-systems modeling and simulation. The role develops, integrates, and tests software solutions, including features that meet contract requirements and software prepared for customer delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with C++ or Python and works well in a collaborative, fast-paced team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++, nice to havePython, nice to havePrototyping, nice to haveSoftware Development, nice to haveSoftware Integration, nice to haveSoftware Testing, nice to haveContainerization, nice to haveSoftware Deployment, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

Extensive C++ or Python Experience, nice to haveU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job 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. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Associate Software Engineer in Boulder, CO, to support programs focusing on tracking multi-domain threats, optimization of satellite scheduling for missile detection, and modeling & simulation of complex systems. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C++ or Python, thrive as part of a rapidly paced, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers, and be able to prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions. Responsibilities Work independently and with our team to develop additional software features to satisfy contract requirements Assist in containerization, testing, and deployment of software for delivery to customers Other duties as assigned SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) 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 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 $88,000 - $107,000 / 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 39,070 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–107K/yr
  • Colorado median$120–192K/yr1,019 salary ranges
  • US median$132–214K/yr31,457 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 37% below the Colorado median midpoint ($155K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,193 open Software Engineer jobs in Colorado and 39,070 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (32,286 postings).
Education
12,141 of the 39,070 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Software Engineer jobs

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