Senior Software Algorithm Engineer; TS​/SCI; S} Security Clearance

Position: Senior Software Algorithm Engineer (TS/SCI) {S} with Security Clearance
Location: Aurora

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today. Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here.

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Position Overview:

This position is for a Senior Software Algorithm Developer looking for new challenging problems. As an Algorithm Developer, you will support the development of algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from Signal/Image Processing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). As a technical lead, you will guide a team of developers to see these algorithms from prototype to operations.

We welcome applicants at varying experience levels. Candidates may be considered for sign on bonuses consistent with skills and experience levels. In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you. We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

This position is an on-site position located in Aurora, Colorado. Each ARKA location has wonderful attributes as described below. Responsibilities:
As a Sr. Software Algorithm Developer, your responsibilities include:
* Leading a small software development team consisting of researchers, software algorithm developers, and full-stack/cloud-native developers to implement a multitude of algorithms which solve a broad set of challenges for our various customers and their domains

* Applying knowledge of data structures and algorithms to create efficient solutions to our customers' needs

* Using cloud services to deploy software solutions

* Reviewing relevant publications to understand and apply cutting edge concepts to defense and commercial applications

* Writing technical documentation supporting code, program capabilities, and user-guides

Required Qualifications:

* B.S. in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any other relevant STEM fields

* Experience leading an interdisciplinary team of researchers and software developers

* Effective communicator with the ability to write and present technical reports

* Experience with any of the following languages:
Python, C/C++, Java, or Rust

* Experience developing algorithms in any one or more of the following domains:
Signal/Image Processing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

* 5+ years of software development experience preferably developing algorithms for high performance computing

* Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

* Willingness to obtain a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph if required in support of our customer

Preferred Qualifications:

* M.S. or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any other relevant STEM fields

* Experience with Linux

* Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.

* Experience with any of the following additional languages: C#, Go, or R

* Experience with popular computational libraries:
OpenCV, Boost, Eigen, Dlib, etc.

* Experience with source code version control systems

* Experience implementing algorithms on the GPU in Python or C++ using CUDA and other CUDA libraries

* Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization

* Experience working with various Remote Sensing datasets (e.g. EO/OPIR/SAR images, passive RF, etc.)

* Experience developing modeling and simulation environments or developing OpenAI Gym environments for Reinforcement Learning problems
Pay Range: $125,000 - $205,000 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The application window will close in 100 days for this position.

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