Scientific Software Engineer

Position: SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE ENGINEER Experience: 2+ years of experience.
Minimum Education: BS or equivalent in Applied Math or Software Engineering; Preference for MS-level or higher Compensation Range: $100k - $180k depending upon education, skills, and experience.
Scientific Software Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
address challenging and complex problem implementations related to High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems.
HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.
Located in Longmont, CO, we are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments.
Our Scientific Software Engineers need to move fluidly between adaptation of modeling and simulation tools, while maintaining sound software practices consistent with team standards, to integration and debugging of advanced real-time image processing tools implemented on FPGA or GPU platforms.
We use advanced numerical methods both in modeling tools and in real-time image processing software.
We need motivated Scientific Software Engineers that are excited about building and delivering HEL weapon systems and maybe someday help put a laser on a shark! All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.
S.
DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.
S.
DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.
dcsa.
mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.
Please review this information before applying.
Job Description: Implement modeling and simulation and/or real time image processing tools in C#, C, or C++ based on requirements documented as MATLAB or Python code.
Work with modeling and simulation team members and/or electro-optical engineers to understand higher level functional and execution requirements and implement solutions.
Develop Python based User Interfaces for modeling and Simulation tools.
Test and debug real time image processing solutions with surrogate test hardware and/or with final deliverable system hardware.
Document and track progress against requirements and schedule objectives.
Develop lower-level execution requirements and software solutions based on specifications defined by block diagrams and/or example MATLAB or Python code.
Responsibilities: Implement modeling and simulation and/or real time image processing tools in C#, C, or C++ based on requirements documented as MATLAB or Python code.
Develop and test software based on specifications defined by block diagrams, example code and/or MATLAB code.
Design rigorous unit tests and analyze data to validate code.
Working with modeling and simulation team members to integrate user interfaces for existing modeling and simulation tools.
Work with other software engineers to apply, improve and document coding standards and processes.
Required Experience / Capability: Commitment to Excellence.
Attention to Detail.
Pride in Workmanship.
Excel in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
Effectively manage schedules and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
Experience with MATLAB, Python.
Experience in implementation of advanced numerical methods from specifications and literature or from MATLAB or Python based specifications.
Experience with C#, C, and/or C++.
Experience defining and implementing test procedures, unit test code and interfaces as required to validate software operation, typically with hardware.
Maintain quality and version control via documentation and GitLab repository management.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting experience with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to reach a solution.
Additional Supporting Desired Experience / Capability: Experience in task management using GitLab or similar platform.
Experience with Linux Operating Systems Experience with processor resource allocation, e.
g.
thread management Familiarity with Windows Operating System and writing software to communicate with hardware (i.
e.
DLLs and Drivers).
Experience with electro-optical systems including acquisition, pointing, and tracking.
Experience in Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems and/or High Energy Laser Systems.
Familiarity with MS Office 365 tools.
Benefits Summary: Health (ACA Gold Plan), Dental and Vison Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents.
Company paid Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability.
Competitive 401k with immediate vesting of company contribution.
Approx.
3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.