OptTek Systems, Inc. · 23 hours ago
Senior Scientific Analyst/Developer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expOptTek Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of optimization and analysis technology to the US government and the simulation software industry. They are seeking a senior scientific analyst/developer with strong technical skills to create tools and perform analysis related to mathematical, statistical, AI/ML, simulation, and analytical applications, primarily supporting the Missile Defense Agency.
Information TechnologySecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Creating tools and performing analysis related to mathematical, statistical, AI/ML, simulation, and analytical applications
Supporting our Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customer with 3-4 days a week onsite at the customer facility
Working in a team environment on a variety of algorithm, optimization, simulation, and software related tasks
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical or scientific field
The ability to understand customer challenges and requirements, develop creative and efficient approaches to model and analyze problems, and design and implement algorithmic and software solutions to solve them
Five or more years of professional experience developing algorithms and models in Java, Python, or a related object-oriented language
The ability to design and validate robust algorithms and the flexibility to adapt to changing customer requirements and problem definitions
Experience working in a collaborative environment and the ability to document and convey algorithm designs and optimization formulations to others
Experience solving problems using metaheuristics, mathematical programming, and AI/ML including supervised, unsupervised, and/or reinforcement learning
Experience with constructive modeling and simulation
The ability to interact with customers, identify opportunities for new business, and seek strategic partnerships
Preferred
Expertise in any of the following areas is a plus: AFSIM, PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX, scikit-learn, real-time optimization, integrating AI/ML with modeling and simulation tools or other simulation tools and libraries for modeling and data analysis
Benefits
Interesting, challenging work centered around your capabilities, interests, and work style
Base 36-hour, 4-day work week
Competitive compensation including annual bonus plans
Comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, disability benefits, a matched 401(k) and more
Open Paid Time Off Policy
Tuition reimbursement program
Company events including a wide range of community service, team, and family-friendly activities throughout the year
Company
OptTek Systems, Inc.
OptTek focuses on software solutions that combine simulation and optimization technologies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
James Kelly
President and CEO
Fred Glover
Chief Technology Officer (Co-Founder)
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